January Is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

As a reminder to the disabled, January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, aimed at spreading education about the sight-stealing disease.

According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, there are currently 2.7 million people in the United States over age 40 with glaucoma. The National Eye Institute actually projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase.

Glaucoma is a terrible issue many Americans face, as there are no real symptoms reported before sight is lost, with people losing as much as 40 percent of their vision before they begin to see doctors. Once vision is lost, it becomes permanent.

The issue is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide, and disproportionately affects African Americans and Latinos. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, the disease is 6 to 8 times more common in African Americans than Caucasians.

I Have Glaucoma and Cannot Work

Any person suffering from profound permanent vision loss or total blindness is eligible to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will take into account a person’s remaining visual acuity, his or her level of peripheral vision and the loss value efficiency in the eye, which may have the best visibility.

If you suffer from profound vision loss or total blindness, contact a Tulsa Social Security disability attorney. We offer free evaluations of your case, and you may reach us by phone at (918) 265-1404. Contact us today.

Source: http://www.glaucoma.org/news/glaucoma-awareness-month.php

Categories

    I didn't think there was a caring professional considerate attorney firm on the planet, but Troutman & Troutman proved me wrong. From the receptionist to the legal assistance to the attorney and more they were exceptional people.

    - Robert S.

    They did a fantastic job getting everything gathered up and getting the trial done as quickly as possible. Anytime I had a question they were patient and help me understand what was going on. Especially Christy and Charlie were great.

    - Michael M.

    Steve Troutman was able to get my short-term and long-term disability for me. Then Erin another lawyer for their firm got my Social security disability for me. Great people.

    - Billy S.

    Mr. Troutman walked me through the entire process. Heather was available each time I called, answered all my crazy questions, and helped me fill out forms along the way. I was never treated like I was wasting time.

    - Julia C.

    Erin and Keith were fabulous! They were compassionate, helpful, and very responsive! They made the process very smooth and painless every step of the way.

    - Valerie W.
/

We Are Here to Help 

Free & Confidential Consultations
  • Please enter your first name.
  • Please enter your last name.
  • Please enter your phone number.
    This isn't a valid phone number.
  • Please enter your email address.
    This isn't a valid email address.
  • Please make a selection.
  • Please enter a message.