{"id":24534,"date":"2026-03-11T12:58:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T12:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prooptica.pt\/?p=24534"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:30:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:30:25","slug":"dia-mundial-do-glaucoma-a-importancia-de-proteger-a-visao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prooptica.pt\/en\/dia-mundial-do-glaucoma-a-importancia-de-proteger-a-visao\/","title":{"rendered":"World Glaucoma Day | The importance of protecting your eyesight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>World Glaucoma Day<\/strong> is a day dedicated to raising awareness of one of the leading causes of <strong>irreversible blindness worldwide<\/strong>. Glaucoma is an eye condition that affects the optic nerve; it is usually associated with increased intraocular pressure and can progress silently for many years.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest challenges with glaucoma is precisely the fact that, in the early stages, <strong>shows no obvious symptoms<\/strong>. Many people only realise there is a problem once they have already experienced significant loss of their visual field. That is why the <strong>prevention and early diagnosis<\/strong> are essential for managing the condition and preserving vision.<\/p>\n<p>The organisation of <strong>regular eye tests<\/strong> is the most effective way of detecting glaucoma at an early stage. Specific tests allow for the assessment of eye pressure, the condition of the optic nerve and the visual field, enabling healthcare professionals to monitor any changes.<\/p>\n<p>Certain factors can increase the risk of developing glaucoma, such as <strong>aged over 40, a family history of the condition, high eye pressure, diabetes or severe short-sightedness<\/strong>. In such cases, regular monitoring becomes even more important.<\/p>\n<p>On this World Glaucoma Day, the key message is simple: <strong>looking after your eyesight means looking after your quality of life<\/strong>. Regular check-ups and professional care are essential for protecting one of our most precious senses \u2014 our sight.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>O Dia Mundial do Glaucoma \u00e9 uma data dedicada \u00e0 sensibiliza\u00e7\u00e3o para uma das principais causas de cegueira irrevers\u00edvel em todo o mundo. O glaucoma \u00e9 uma doen\u00e7a ocular que afeta o nervo \u00f3ptico, geralmente associada ao aumento da press\u00e3o intraocular, e pode evoluir de forma silenciosa durante muitos anos. 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