Read our latest news including recent updates about our organisation and sight saving research, as well as stories where people living with glaucoma share their thoughts and experiences.
30 July 2020
Our brand new digital support groups allow you to attend from the comfort of your own home and have your questions answered. Are you interested in attending one of our upcoming meetings? Sign up here This support group, The glaucoma journey and how COVID-19 is changing eye care, was held on the 29th of July Mr […]
28 July 2020
Our brand new digital support groups allow you to attend from the comfort of your own home and have your questions answered. Are you interested in attending one of our upcoming meetings? Sign up here This support group, Glaucoma for the Newly Diagnosed, was held on the 16th of July, with Dr Hari Jayaram from […]
27 July 2020
The way we are meeting and interacting is changing. That’s why we recently launch our new series of digital glaucoma support groups. Information, advice and support is now just a video meeting away. Watch the recording our our latest support group below. And, sign up to attend one of our upcoming meetings to have your […]
17 July 2020
Ophthalmologists from around the world have been recognised in a list of the most influential people in the world of ophthalmology and we are very proud to congratulate Prof David (Ted) Garway-Heath (Glaucoma UK’s own professor) on making the top 10. Prof Garway-Heath is joined on the power list by Prof Gus Gazzard, who is an active member of our clinical advisory panel. The […]
3 June 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is changed the landscape of eye care services hugely. With non-essential hospital services on hold and most people with glaucoma self-isolating due to their age, the face to face care and support available to people with glaucoma has decreased enormously. Routine, non-emergency operations such as trabeculectomies have been delayed, meaning people may […]
19 May 2020
We are all facing an unprecedented amount of uncertainty at the moment, and with it being Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) we want to assure you that we are here for you no matter what challenges you are facing in the current pandemic. You are not alone. While we must keep our distance physically, there are […]
15 May 2020
Our helpline are receiving a number of calls regarding booking an appointment at Specsavers for the DVLA visual field test and also calls from people renewing their driving licence. At the moment when people call the DVLA they are told that they are only dealing with urgent requests from key workers. We understand this […]
27 April 2020
Here’s your chance to be a sight saving hero from your own home – join the #TwoPointSixChallenge. Take on a challenge We need your support now more than ever. Many fundraising events in the UK have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and, while we hope they will go ahead at a later date, in […]
17 April 2020
We will be changing our name to Glaucoma UK in summer 2020. What’s in a name? Well, as it turns out, a lot. The decision to change our name follows lengthy discussions with patients and professionals about how we can reach more people affected by glaucoma in the UK. When we reviewed the evidence, we […]
27 March 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting all NHS services, and eye services are no exception. If the situation is causing you stress or anxiety, we’re here to support you. We know that as a nation, we need to support the NHS at this time and we understand there will be sacrifices, but we also know that […]
