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World Sight Day - Britons at Risk of Losing Their Sight by Not Having Regular Eye Tests

Date:10/8/2008

astating human condition(6). Having had eye problems myself in the past and with an aunt who actually suffers from glaucoma, I am keen to urge all people to book themselves an eye test and gain peace of mind because with regular screening, glaucoma can be easily detected and treated."

Anyone can develop glaucoma and so everyone should have regular eye examinations to test for it. However, some people are at a higher risk of developing glaucoma than others. You are considered to be at higher risk if you are short sighted; aged over 40; of African-Caribbean origin, if you have diabetes or if you have a family member with glaucoma.(7) If you fall into one of these groups, you should have more frequent examinations and you may even be eligible for free eye tests.

Interestingly, the Pfizer Ltd survey revealed that approximately 1/3 of respondents did not know the symptoms of glaucoma. Furthermore, 20% of Britons were not sure if they were even eligible for a free eye test(5).

The Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) advises that everyone should be encouraged to have their eyes tested at least once every 2 years or more often if advised to by a professional(8).

Notes to Editors:

About Pfizer

Pfizer Inc, the world's largest research-based pharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, manufactures and markets prescription medicines in 11 therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular, pain, neuroscience and infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS. Pfizer is also the world's largest animal health company.

Pfizer Inc employs approximately 85,000 colleagues worldwide, all working together for a healthier world. Pfizer conducts more biomedical research than any other organisation, and has 12,000 professionals working in four major R&D sites worldwide, including Sandwich in Kent. Pfizer's annual UK R&D investment is more than GBP550 million - more than GBP10 million a week.

In the UK, Pfizer has its European R
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