Vision and glaucoma screening

Bring a friend and stop by Touchmark for a no-charge Vision and glaucoma screening

Thursday, July 17, 9 – 11:30 am

Better Vision Ahead and Chase Hunter, OD, will be on site to do screenings and answer questions.

• Have your eyeglasses cleaned
• Enjoy healthy snacks and refreshments
• Watch an informative video presentation about vision
• All are welcome
• Please call to schedule a time
• 405-340-1975

Quick Facts about Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a progressive disease that degrades vision over time by increasing the pressure inside the eye. The odds of contracting glaucoma increase as one ages affecting only 1 in 200 people under 50 but 1 in 10 over eighty. The progression of the disease is slow and subtle and it is this factor that makes periodic screening for the disease a high priority in seniors and those over 55.

Glaucoma can be diagnosed during a standard eye exam and is quite manageable with surgery or medication with stopping the progression of the disease's effects an achievable goal.

More information about Glaucoma on the web

• The Glaucoma Research Foundation
• Wikipedia definition of glaucoma
• National Eye Institute information page