Living with glaucoma often means learning as you go—new terms, new treatments, and new questions that don’t always come up during a short doctor’s visit. That’s why we want to make sure you know about an upcoming free educational webinar and a collection of reliable resources created specifically for people affected by glaucoma.

Join the Free Webinar: Critical Conversations About Glaucoma

On January 20 at 3:00 p.m. ET, Prevent Blindness will host a live, free webinar designed for people living with glaucoma, care partners, and family members.

This session is all about helping you feel more confident, informed, and prepared—especially when it comes to talking with your doctors and loved ones.

What the webinar will cover:

• Understanding glaucoma from the start (without medical jargon)
• How to describe vision changes clearly to your eye doctor
• Tips for using glaucoma eye drops correctly and consistently
• Managing the emotional impact of a glaucoma diagnosis
• Talking with family about hereditary risk and the importance of eye exams

The webinar will be moderated by Hillary A. Golden, Founder of Glaucoma Coach and a graduate of the Prevent Blindness ASPECT Patient Engagement Program.

Expert speakers include:

• Dr. Karen Allison, Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Prevent Blindness Board member
• Dr. Pathik P. Amin, Visiting Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago

👉 Register here: PreventBlindness.org/glaucoma-webinar

Free, Expert-Approved Glaucoma Resources You Can Use Anytime

In addition to the webinar, Prevent Blindness offers a wide range of free, trustworthy resources to help you better understand and manage glaucoma.

These include:

• Downloadable glaucoma fact sheets
• Lists of glaucoma financial assistance programs (available in English and Spanish)
• Shareable social media graphics for awareness and family education
• A dedicated glaucoma information hub with up-to-date guidance

🔗 Learn more at: PreventBlindness.org/glaucoma
🔗 Financial assistance resources: PreventBlindness.org/glaucoma-help

Learn From Real Stories and Trusted Experts

Prevent Blindness also offers a Focus on Eye Health video series, featuring both patient stories and expert insights, including:

• Focus on Eye Health Patient Story: Glaucoma — Tasha R. Lockridge shares her personal glaucoma journey
• Glaucoma and Public Health — with Dr. Karen Allison
• Understanding Glaucoma and Information and Resources for Glaucoma Patients — featuring Dr. Constance Okeke, glaucoma specialist and assistant professor of ophthalmology

These videos are a powerful reminder that you’re not alone, and that learning from others can make the path forward feel clearer and less overwhelming.

You Don’t Have to Navigate Glaucoma Alone

Education, early action, and support make a real difference with glaucoma. We encourage you to join the webinar, explore these free resources, and share them with family members who may also be at risk.

If you’ve been recently diagnosed—or even if you’ve lived with glaucoma for years—these tools are here to help you ask better questions, feel more confident in your care, and stay connected to a community that understands.

We hope to see you on January 20 💚