New Book Offers Essential Guidance for Those Diagnosed with Glaucoma and Their Families: 'The First Book to Read When a Loved One Is Diagnosed with Glaucoma' (Nitto Shoin Publishing) Releases June 29, 2026

The First Book to Read When a Loved One Is Diagnosed with Glaucoma (Nitto Shoin Publishing)

When someone close to you is diagnosed with glaucoma, the word that likely comes to mind first is "blindness."

Searching online, you may quickly encounter phrases like "the leading cause of blindness in Japan," which only heightens anxiety.

As an ophthalmologist who has treated numerous glaucoma patients every day, there is one message I consistently share:

"Glaucoma is a condition that, when properly understood, does not need to be feared excessively."

In other words, gaining knowledge is the first step toward overcoming fear. In reality, only a very small proportion of people diagnosed with glaucoma eventually go blind. Most individuals can continue living their normal lives by adhering to appropriate treatment.

Work, hobbies, travel, and even driving—these can all continue with thoughtful adjustments.

However, glaucoma is a disease with almost no noticeable symptoms. It progresses silently, often without the patient realizing anything is wrong—this is why it’s called "the silent disease." This is precisely why family members play such a vital role in managing glaucoma.

Declining vision may be difficult for the individual to recognize, but those close to them often notice the changes first.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness not because the risk of going blind is extremely high, but because the number of people affected by glaucoma is vastly greater than those with other eye diseases.

New insights on glaucoma: daily lifestyle habits are extremely important, and family support is essential.

<Book Information>

Title: The First Book to Read When a Loved One Is Diagnosed with Glaucoma

Author: Rui Hiramatsu (M.D.)

Publisher: Nitto Shoin Publishing Co., Ltd.

Release Date: June 29, 2026

Price: 1,870 JPY (1,700 JPY + tax)

Format: A5 size, 208 pages (2-color printing)

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Author: Rui Hiramatsu

Medical Doctor

Born in Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture

Graduated from Komaba High School, University of Tsukuba, and Showa University School of Medicine

Former Head of Ophthalmology at Sai no Kuni Higashi-Ōmiya Medical Center

Currently practicing at Nihonmatsu Eye Clinic (Edogawa City, Tokyo)

http://www.nihonmatsu.net/

Frequently appears in television, radio, newspapers, and other media outlets.

Specialist in ophthalmology.

Blog: http://www.hiramatsurui.com