Free glaucoma screenings offered in January

Boom!, Dec 31, 2009

 Devers Eye Institute at Legacy Health will conduct free visual field screenings in January as part of National Glaucoma Awareness Month. The screenings will test for glaucoma and other serious diseases of the eye. 

 Free eye screenings will be held on the following dates, all from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To sign up, call 503-335-3500 or 1-360-487-3500.

• Friday, Jan. 15, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, 19300 S.W. 65th Ave., Tualatin.

 • Wednesday Jan. 20, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 2211 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver

 • Friday, Jan. 22, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, 501 N. Graham St., Portland.

 • Wednesday, Jan. 27, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, 24800 S.E. Stark St., Gresham.

• Friday, Jan. 29, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1015 N.W. 22nd Ave., Portland.

About glaucoma

Glaucoma is a progressive degeneration of the optic nerve, the connection between the eye and the brain, which results in permanent vision loss. Damage to the optic nerve results in the development of blind spots. These blind spots develop gradually in a person’s peripheral vision and often go undetected until the optic nerve is significantly damaged.

 People at risk for glaucoma include those with a family history, those older than 40 years of age, those of African-American descent, and anyone who has had a previous eye injury.  Regular exams are recommended every one or two years for people over the age of 65 and every two to four years for ages 40 to 64.  

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