Nearly 800,000 Canadians live with glaucoma—yet almost half are unaware they have it, according to the Canadian Association of Optometrists. As a leading cause of irreversible vision loss, glaucoma often goes undiagnosed due to limited awareness and access to essential diagnostic tools.
Following World Glaucoma Week (March 9–15), Naomi Barber, Clinical Services Director at Specsavers Canada, debunks common myths, discusses risk factors, and highlights how advanced eye exams can help protect Canadians’ vision.
