Meeting other people with glaucoma is a great way of sharing information and experiences. Support groups are also attended by health care professionals, so you’ll have an opportunity to speak with them in a relaxed atmosphere and ask the questions that matter most to you. Every group is different, but many also have guest speakers, run social events and arrange fundraising activities.
Please be aware that during the Coronavirus emergency, all support group meetings have been postponed. Please contact the relevant organiser for details of when they’ll be back.
Get the information, advice and support you need during lockdown. Join our new digital support groups, starting on 9th July.
Date: 9 July Our very own Professor Philip Bloom, chair of Glaucoma UK and consultant ophthalmologist at Western Eye Hospital will be talking about glaucoma for the newly diagnosed Registration:(...)
Date: 22 July Dr Laura Crawley, consultant ophthalmologist at Western Eye Hospital, will be talking about glaucoma and eye drops. Registration: to join this session, register in advance by clicking on this(...)
Date: 29 July Mr Nick Strouthidis, consultant ophthalmologist and director of medical services at Moorfields Eye Hospital, will be talking about the glaucoma journey, and how it may change as(...)
Date: 4 August Mr Jonathan Clarke, consultant ophthalmologist from Moorfields Eye Hospital and member of the DVLA drivers medical panel for vision, will be talking for our webinar on 4(...)
Date: 11 August Dr Pankaj Agarwal of Princess Alexandra Eye Hospital in Edinburgh will be talking about what might happen for people whose glaucoma is getting worse. Registration: to join this(...)
I wish I had attended the group years ago, so thank you very much for inviting me along.
I immensely enjoyed the meeting. It was a lovely blend of new research information and practical, helpful tips for improving my glaucoma self-care.
I’m now looking forward to my next medical consultation where I can discuss my glaucoma with greater confidence.
For more information or to find your local support group, use the search tool (coming soon!), call our helpline on 01233 64 81 70 or email helpline@glaucoma.uk. We’re open 9.30am – 5.00pm on weekdays.
We hope to see you at a support group soon!
If you would like information on setting up your own Glaucoma Support Group, please download our ‘Getting started’ guide.
Download your 'quick start' guide
If you have already set up a Glaucoma Support Group and would like further information/help, please download our ‘Running a Support Group’ guide
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