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New App Puts Glaucoma In Perspective For Canadians

Posted in Commentary with tags on October 13, 2022 by itnerd

It is estimated almost a million Canadians are living with glaucoma. Also known as the ‘silent thief of sight’, glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and can bring irreversible vision loss if left untreated

Canadians now have access to Glaucoma in Perspective  a new digital app designed to help Canadians understand the impact of glaucoma and disease progression.

World Sight Day marks the launch of Glaucoma in Perspective (GiP) in Canada – Canadians now have access to the Glaucoma in Perspective app, designed to help patients understand the impact of their glaucoma and disease progression. The app is available for free download on Google Play and Apple Store.