Did you know that High Eye Pressure may lead to Glaucoma and even Blindness? BiCOM Inc., with its new Tonometer Diaton now allows to painlessly test eye pressure through the Eyelid without contact with the cornea, use of anesthesia, or risk of infection.
 Glaucoma is treatable if detected early. What better day than March 6th World Glaucoma Awareness Day, to visit your eye doctor, ask them about Glaucoma, and get your eyes fully checked.  |
According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), risk factors for glaucoma include age 40+, race, steroid use, past eye injuries, as well as a history of diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, migraine headaches and nearsightedness.
BiCOM Inc., & its Tonometer Diaton welcomes the initiative and plans to support it.
The day will be marked by awareness and educational events organized by glaucoma institutions and local patient support groups worldwide, as listed on http://www.wgday.net. As well as striking the residents of developing countries at alarming rates, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States and the leading cause for African-Americans.
World Glaucoma Day March 6th
Known as “the sneak thief of sight,” glaucoma is a disease characterized by gradual loss of vision resulting from death of the cells in the eye which transmits visual images through the optic nerve to the brain. As the optic nerve becomes increasingly damaged, permanent vision loss and blindness can occur. Early detection is the key to treating and halting the effects of glaucoma, but current worldwide estimates reveal that more than half of glaucoma sufferers do not even realize they have the disease.
“Because glaucoma strikes so silently and gradually, it is absolutely crucial to educate people about the value of early detection,” said Robert Ritch, MD, professor and chief of glaucoma services at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, co-founder of the World Glaucoma Patient Association, and member of the World Glaucoma Day committee for the World Glaucoma Association. “For a disease that causes permanent blindness, it is truly unacceptable that so many people remain unaware of its impact and consequences. Individuals in our country need to be much more vigilant about glaucoma, especially if they fall into one of the higher risk groups.”
Persons at high risk for glaucoma should have their eyes examined for the disease at least every two years by an eye care professional. In the United States, at risk groups include: people with a family history of glaucoma, African-Americans over the age of 40, people who are very nearsighted or farsighted, and all persons over the age of 60.
In the early stages of glaucoma, there may be no symptoms and vision can appear to be normal until a large amount has been lost. If undetected and untreated, glaucoma will gradually claim all peripheral vision and move on to cause total blindness. With early detection, glaucoma can be treated with eye drops to lower intraocular pressure. Other standard methods of treatment include laser and operative surgery. Treatment can usually halt the disease, but it cannot reverse the damage that has been done. Glaucoma can develop in one or both eyes.
Diaton tonometer, through the eyelid Tonometry Exam, can be found and performed in 1000’s of locations worldwide such as Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, Nursing & Elderly Homes. It has been noted that even General & Specialty Practitioners are joining Ophthalmologists and Optometrists in the Fight with Glaucoma.
Tonometry is the name of the procedure to test Eye pressure or IOP and can be done by most Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. “With the introduction of our unique Tonometer Diaton – tonometry through the Eyelid, we’re proud to challenge Glaucoma, a ’silent thief of sight’, that carries an ever increasing threat of causing blindness as the aging population is growing in the U.S. and abroad,” said Roman Iospa, CEO of BiCOM Inc.
By 2020, 43 million Americans will suffer significant vision loss or even blindness, the Academy predicts. Aside from protecting the eyes from accidents, early detection and treatment of vision-threatening problems is the Key to protecting one’s sight and quality of life for later years.
More about Trans-Palpebral Diaton Tonometry at http://www.TonometerDiaton.com
About World Glaucoma Association:
The World Glaucoma Association is an independent professional global organization dedicated to the overall improvement of glaucoma science and care. Comprised of leading medical experts and institutions throughout the world, the group’s overall goal is to optimize the quality of glaucoma research and treatment through increased communication and cooperation among international glaucoma societies, industries, and patient organizations.
About World Glaucoma Patient Association:
The World Glaucoma Patient Association is an umbrella organization which supports glaucoma associations and networks worldwide in their efforts to educate and support their members so that all people with glaucoma can understand and better manage their disease. The WGPA will facilitate the establishment of new glaucoma support groups and coordinate communication and cooperation between existing groups, in addition to promoting international awareness of glaucoma as a cause of preventable blindness.
World Glaucoma Day
http://www.wgday.net
About BiCOM Inc.
BiCOM, with its 15 years of tradition and global clientele, has proven to be the enterprise of the highest level of professionalism, integrity and financial solvency. A unique team of engineers, medical, legal and business experts makes BiCOM Inc. the right place for global talent to find support and guidance.
BiCOM Inc. currently represents and supports Diaton tonometer in over 30 countries.
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