Glaucoma - January 11, 2026

by J Tran

Glaucoma Awareness Month is observed every January of each year, so we would like to start off our very first Monthly Spotlight educating our readers on glaucoma!

Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve which is found behind the eyeball itself. In order for you to have good vision, your optic nerve must be able to function as it sends visual information to your brain. Whenever a patient has glaucoma, they typically don’t notice changes in their eyesight until later stages. Symptoms are very gradual, so it is very important to have your regular eye exams.

There are at least 8 different kinds of glaucoma, however Open-Angle and Angle-Closure are the two most common and main types. Open-angle glaucoma typically shows no symptoms in the early stages, however central vision starts to blur up in later stages. Peripheral vision also starts to get patchy. Angle-closure glaucoma has symptoms of bad headaches, severe eye pain, and even nausea. Some may see colored rings around lights as well.

During January, we would like to support those with glaucoma as well as those researching this condition. There are organizations that focus solely on glaucoma including the Glaucoma Research Foundation and the American Glaucoma Society.

Sources:

Types Of Glaucoma: Understanding The Four Main Types

Glaucoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic