Ready to spread the word about early detection of glaucoma and how people with glaucoma can protect their vision? Our sample Twitter and Facebook posts will help you get your message out all year long.

Facebook tips
- Find and “like” the National Eye Institute page on Facebook
- Read, share, and “like” the content on our page
- Tag us using @NationalEyeInstitute
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Are you at higher risk for glaucoma? Get the facts and schedule a dilated eye exam. Learn more at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucoma
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Glaucoma often has no early warning signs. It has no symptoms and causes no pain. But it can be detected early through a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Learn more: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z0RknwWvSYU&feature=youtu.be
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Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve and cause vision loss. Watch how it can affect your vision: http://youtu.be/AdWT11hMtds
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Who is at higher risk for glaucoma? African Americans over age 40; everyone over age 60, especially Hispanics/Latinos; and people with a family history of glaucoma: https://medialibrary.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/media-images/NEI-medialibrary-2210886.jpg
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Glaucoma usually has no early warning signs. Don’t wait until you notice vision problems; make sure to get a dilated eye exam: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z0RknwWvSYU&feature=youtu.be
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#DidYouKnow 8 out of every 10 Hispanics/Latinos with glaucoma don’t know they have it? If you are Hispanic/Latino and age 60 or older, have a family history of glaucoma, or have diabetes, you are at higher risk: https://medialibrary.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/media-images/NEI-medialibrary-8180234.jpg
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African Americans are at higher risk for glaucoma — and at a younger age. Glaucoma often has no early symptoms, but it can be detected early with a dilated eye exam, and early treatment can help save your sight: https://medialibrary.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/media-images/NEI-medialibrary-2405749.jpg
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Help prevent vision loss from glaucoma: Get a dilated eye exam. You may be eligible to have most of the cost of an eye exam paid for by Medicare. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/vision-and-aging-resources/medicare-benefit-eye-health
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If someone in your family has glaucoma, you may be at higher risk for the disease. Talk with your relatives and let them know that glaucoma runs in families: https://nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/health-pdfs/Glaucoma_Consumer_English_Color.pdf

Twitter tips
- Follow @NatEyeInstitute and retweet our posts
- Tag us using @NatEyeInstitute in your tweets
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#Glaucoma = No warning signs, no symptoms, no pain. Detect it early with this #EyeExam: youtube.com/watch?v=Z0RknwWvSYU&feature=youtu.be
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#Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can result in vision loss & #blindness: More from @NatEyeInstitute: https://youtu.be/AdWT11hMtds
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African Americans over age 40 & Hispanics/Latinos over age 60 are at higher risk of #glaucoma. Learn more from @NatEyeInstitute: https://medialibrary.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/media-images/NEI-medialibrary-2210886.jpg
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Having a health fair? Find @NatEyeInstitute #glaucoma #EyeHealth resources at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/glaucoma-resources
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#Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve. See how it can affect your vision with this animation from @NatEyeInstitute: https://youtu.be/AdWT11hMtds
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#DidYouKnow 8 of 10 Hispanics/Latinos with #glaucoma don’t know they have it? Learn more with this @NatEyeInstitute infographic: https://medialibrary.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/media-images/NEI-medialibrary-8180234.jpg
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African Americans age 40+ are at higher risk for glaucoma but can protect their sight by having a dilated eye exam: https://medialibrary.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/media-images/NEI-medialibrary-2405749.jpg
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Help prevent vision loss from glaucoma: Get a dilated eye exam. Medicare may pay most of the cost: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/vision-and-aging-resources/medicare-benefit-eye-health
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Glaucoma usually has no early warning signs. Don’t wait until you notice vision problems. Get a dilated eye exam: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucoma
