National Glaucoma Awareness Month and National Eye Care Month
January is both National Glaucoma Awareness Month and National Eye Care Month.
Millions of people are at risk for vision loss from glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in the United States. Take this eye-q test to see how much you know about glaucoma.
The Grand Rapids Public Library will be hosting Free Glaucoma Screenings provided by the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. No appointments are necessary. For more information, contact Rosemary Ramos of the Association at 616-458-1187 or 800-466-8084, ext. 14, or call the Main Library at 616-988-5400.
Glaucoma screenings will be held:
Tuesday, January 8, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the Main Library
Thursday, January 17, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the Yankee Clipper Branch
Tuesday, January 22, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the Main Library
Search our catalog for information on glaucoma and eye care, and check the following web sites: