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ABSTRACT
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually damages the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eyes to the brain. According to Broman (2020) glaucoma is defined as a neuropathy with structural (optic disc damage) and functional loss (visual field loss). This damage is often caused by increased pressure within the eye, known as intraocular pressure (IOP), but it can also occur with normal or even lower-than-normal IOP. Understanding the awareness and knowledge levels of glaucoma in Nigeria's population aged 18-25 years is crucial for designing targeted educational campaigns, improving access to eye care services, and implementing preventive measures. Additionally, identifying potential barriers to awareness and knowledge can inform the development of interventions to address these issues effectively. The study was aimed at assessing the awareness and knowledge of glaucoma among teenagers and adults (age 18-25yrs) using the University of Benin as a case study. A descriptive cross-sectional study design employing a simple random sampling technique method in which one hundred and fifty (150) consenting teenagers and adult in University of Benin was used. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. The attitude of the participants towards eye screening is encouraging but their response to visitation for eye screening and in-depth knowledge about glaucoma is not as high.
