Department of Health & Ageing -Glaucoma – The ‘Sneak Thief of Sight’ Raising Awareness During World Glaucoma Week

Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot, today used World Glaucoma Week (7-13 March) to encourage Australians to be aware of the importance of regular eye health checks. Glaucoma destroys the optic nerve at the back of the eye and is known as the `sneak thief of sight'. For more information on glaucoma please visit the Glaucoma Australia website at.