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Amongst the five senses, of Australians said sight is the sense they would be most afraid to lose.1 Most people believe they are well-informed when it comes to general eye health and glaucoma, the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness.2 However, a recent survey shows just how much most people have to learn.1

22% of those surveyed globally agreed their GP has mentioned the risk of glaucoma to them.1

of respondents believe that most people with glaucoma have symptoms...1

...such as pain and vision loss!

89%of those surveyed believe that having an annual eye

check is important1

THE SILENT THIEF OF SIGHTGlaucoma, the world’s leading cause of preventable,3 irreversible blindness,2 is commonly known as the “silent thief of sight” because it often progresses without any noticeable symptoms,4 leaving the majority of people with glaucoma undiagnosed.5

I’m not familiar!

Overall, respondents expressed an interest in receiving more information about glaucoma from healthcare providers.

NEED FOR EXPERTINFORMATION

1/31/3

29% of Australians surveyed agreed their GP has advised them to have their eyes examined.1

AWARENESS GAP

of Australians surveyed are not familiar with glaucoma1

SURVEY RESULTS1BE INFORMED

Learn more on glaucoma.org.au/glaucoma-aware

ABOUT GLAUCOMA?HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW

but glaucoma is often asymptomatic and therefore can go undetected until it is at an advanced stage.6

22%22%

More than

But only

report getting an exam each year1

1 in 31 in 3

87%87%

45%

29%29%

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89%45%

Over half of Aussies either haven‘t been tested or don‘t know if they‘ve been tested for glaucoma. 1

58%58%