The pandemic has affected all of us and it’s normal to feel anxious about attending in-person appointments or how to best look after your eyes. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
It’s really important to keep your medical appointments. The links below will provide you with information on how to attend them safely, but if you still don’t feel comfortable, make sure to let your health care provider know as soon as possible.
Yes. It’s safe for those living with glaucoma to receive any of the approved vaccinations for COVID-19. If you’re in any doubt, please consult your GP or healthcare professional ahead of time. There is no evidence that it’s dangerous for people with high pressure to receive a COVID vaccine, including the Pfizer, AstraZeneca or the Moderna vaccines.
We all know that COVID-19 had an enormous impact on glaucoma care, with appointments being postponed or surgeries being cancelled.
But how much has changed?
COVID-19 may have caused priorities to change, but your eyesight remains vitally important.
If you or a loved one are one of the 64 million people worldwide living with glaucoma, you may be experiencing challenges managing your condition effectively.
If your treatment is paused or stopped it can lead to vision loss and permanent, irreversible blindness.
It’s important to continue to put in your eye drops as advised by your ophthalmologist, as well as attend your appointments and collect ongoing prescriptions.
Many of us now spend more time than ever looking at screens. While technology can be a great way to keep informed and connected, it’s important to know how to look after your eyes while using screens.
Maintaining good hygiene practices is vital not just for your everyday health, but for your eyes too. Washing your hands properly removes dirt, viruses and bacteria to stop them spreading to other people and objects.
Make sure to wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds, particularly before performing any treatment to your eyes.
We’ll be continuing to offer and expand our online support resources beyond the easing of lockdowns. Here are some of the ways you can access advice online.
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Our digital glaucoma support groups provide a source of information, advice and support. You can either join them live on our Facebook pages, or access the recordings to watch anytime.
Our forum is a message board, an online discussion site where you can hold conversations in the form of posted messages. Join the conversation!
Our glaucoma self-care page has lots of useful information about managing appointments, finding support and living well with glaucoma. Click the link below to read more.
If you’re looking for more information on glaucoma and treatments, you can order physical copies of all our leaflets and booklets at any time.
