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Blog 2 February 2022

What is an exosome and why does it matter for glaucoma treatment?

Dr Ben Mead sitting at his research desk

In August this year, our new £100,000 PhD grant was awarded to Dr Ben Mead, a lecturer and researcher at Cardiff University’s School of Optometry and Vision Sciences. Ben will use the grant to recruit a PhD student to research exosomes as a therapy for glaucoma.   Ben’s PhD project developed out of his previous […]

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Blog 25 January 2022

Help us improve volunteering at Glaucoma UK by taking our survey

A man wearing glasses smiles as he looks at his mobile phone in his hands

If you’ve donated your time to us in the last three years, you can help us by taking our 10-minute survey. Whether you’ve shared your story with us, given us feedback on our documents, responded to our consultations or become a buddy and spoken to others about your experiences of surgery, then we would be […]

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Blog 24 December 2021

An end of year message from our Chief Executive

Karen Osborn smiles at the camera, she's stood against a purple wall wearing a yellow jacket

As 2021 comes to an end, I want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you for your kindness and support during the last, not always easy, year. Whether you’ve played our weekly lottery, shared your own experiences of living with glaucoma, left us a gift in your will or taken part in […]

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Blog 24 November 2021

Look after yourself this winter

Cotswold village of Broadway in snow

There’s no denying it, winter is almost upon us. During the months that lie ahead, it’s important that we look after ourselves, our loved ones and also those in our local community if we can. The winter weather will mean many of us will be spending more time indoors, using our tablets, computers, mobiles and […]

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Blog 10 September 2021

Glaucoma UK funded study suggests glaucoma eye tests can be performed accurately at home

Woman having eyes tested

Originally published in the Spring 2021 edition of Insight, our quarterly membership magazine. A new study from City, University of London, is the first in the world to suggests glaucoma eye tests can be performed accurately at home by patients themselves. The study, which was part-funded by Glaucoma UK, adds to a body of evidence […]

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Blog 7 September 2021

Top ten tips for eye drops

A man putting in eye drops

Originally published in the Spring 2021 edition of Insight, our quarterly membership magazine. Eye drops… Love them or hate them, most people with glaucoma will use them at some time in their life. When used effectively, eye drops can help you self-manage your IOP (intraocular pressure) which in turn reduces the pressure on the optic […]

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Blog 6 September 2021

Researchers investigate if protein in blood can prevent sight loss from glaucoma

Researcher at work

Originally published in the Summer 2021 edition of Insight, our quarterly membership magazine. Researchers funded by Glaucoma UK, Fight for Sight and The Spectacle Makers’ Charity, are investigating if a naturally occurring protein in the body can be used to prevent sight loss from glaucoma. The study, taking place at Cardiff University, is exploring if […]

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Blog 24 August 2021

Glaucoma UK supports campaign calling for Network Rail and the Department for Transport to address rail safety faster

train station

Originally published in the Summer 2021 edition of Insight, our quarterly membership magazine. In the last edition of Insight, we shared the sad news that Cleveland Gervais, a partially sighted man, was tragically killed last year by an oncoming train after falling from a platform without tactile paving at Eden Park Station in South East […]

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Blog 1 July 2021

“If glaucoma is genetic and runs in families, why am I the first person in my family to have the disease?”

Cross section of eye

If you have glaucoma but no one else in your family does, you may understandably wonder why, especially considering glaucoma is genetic and runs in families. There are several reasons why this could have happened. Firstly, it could be that others in your family either had or have the disease, but it hasn’t been diagnosed. […]

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Blog 24 May 2021

Food and glaucoma: ideas for your shopping list

When you’re faced with the news that you have a medical condition, whether it is an eye disease like glaucoma or something else, it’s natural to reflect on your lifestyle and see if there are any changes you can make to benefit your health. Our helpline sometimes receives calls asking about whether there are specific […]

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