Glaucoma UK is a small charity but has a big impact!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Seven-year-old Kasper Mason recently got in touch to share the fantastic poster he drew for Glaucoma UK as part of his homeschooling work. His mum, Philippa, believes it’s important to teach children about looking after their eyes from a young age, in the hope they carry this habit on into adult life. Philippa, who works […]

People with glaucoma can usually fly on an aeroplane without any problems. Controlled air pressure inside the aeroplane’s cabin makes up for most of the natural drop in pressure when the plane reaches higher altitudes. A moderate decrease in atmospheric pressure will not cause an obvious rise in eye pressure. It is always advisable to […]

The charity has grown and evolved over the years, and we feel our new name and logo reflects who we are today and gives clarity about what we do. Our new logo has three sections, representing the three main areas of our work: awareness, support and research. They come together to form a logo icon […]