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World Glaucoma week is observed in March month takes place from 12 to 18 this year. Glaucoma is one of the major causes of Blindness, this glaucoma wee aims to create awareness among the people about a medical condition of the eye that affects countless people around the world. WORLD GLAUCOMA WEEK - HISTORY World Glaucoma week was first introduced in 2010 by the World Glaucoma Association to provide a seminar for anyone seeking eye health and provide serious suggestions for glaucoma. What is Glaucoma?  Glaucoma refers to an eye illness that is characterized by permanent optic nerve damage and leads to blindness. One of the most important reasons for Glaucoma is increased ocular pressure. According to WHO, the two most prevalent kinds of glaucoma are 1. Primary Open Angle Glaucoma(POAG) 2. Angle Closure Glaucoma (A.C.G.) Averagely, 2.3% of persons are affected by Glaucoma worldwide every year and according to WHO, nearly 4.5 million individuals are believed to be the cause of blindne