In Focus: Highlighting hereditary risks

Andrew McClean: What is the message of Glaucoma Awareness Week 2021?

Karen Osborn: With so many people having been unable to see their loved ones due to the pandemic, the importance of family and friends has been brought into sharp relief. With lockdown officially ending in the next few weeks, many of us are looking forward to spending much needed time with loved ones over the summer.

For those people with glaucoma, being with family is especially important. Not only does it allow them to openly discuss with their close relatives the family link with the disease, it also allows their loved ones to offer them much needed support for living well with glaucoma.