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Did you know all our information booklets and leaflets are available to view and download as PDF files? With the ongoing threat of Coronavirus, we are working hard to make all of our information booklets and leaflets as accessible as possible. All of our information leaflets are FREE to view and download, just click on […]

Upcoming IGA events cancelled In light of the continued spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the UK government has advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel and avoid contact with others. Following this advice we have cancelled all upcoming IGA patient conferences and IGA-organised Glaucoma Support Groups.  We know it may come as a disappointment, but it is necessary for […]

Unfortunately, our public 43rd AGM and 2020 IGA Annual Lectures due to be held on Friday 13 March 2020 have been postponed. As the situation and response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) is rapidly evolving, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone our meeting with the safety of our members in mind. The most up to […]

We’re looking for a new colleague to become our Office Administrator When?                         Permanent, full time 37.5 hours/week Where?                        Woodcote House, 15 Highpoint Business Village, Henwood, Ashford, Kent TN24 8DH What?                           We’re looking for someone who will provide front line cover including membership admin for two days per week, with the remaining 3 days […]

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who responded to our recent membership survey. The number of responses far exceeded our expectations! As part of our World Glaucoma Week campaign, we asked people to tell us about how their glaucoma was first detected. The majority of those who responded to our survey […]

We have been made aware that telephone numbers used by our organisation are being ‘spoofed’ by nuisance callers. Caller ID spoofing is the practice of causing the telephone network to indicate to the receiver of a call that the originator of the call is a number other than the true originating number. Unfortunately, we currently […]

Chloe is off on her amazing adventure on Friday 14 February.  Together with Dad, Sean, she’ll be bravely setting off on the challenging 150km winter crossing of Lake Baikal in Eastern Siberia.  The lake is the oldest and deepest lake in the world and will take them just under seven days to cross.  They will […]

We are delighted to share news of IGA Professor David Garway-Heath’s recent international and national awards from the American Glaucoma Society (AGS) and the UK Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards (ACCEA). The AGS will present Professor David (Ted) Garway-Heath with the prestigious International Scholar Award in February 2020. Ted, who is Professor of Ophthalmology […]

Job details Laboratory Technician Optometry Wrap Around Cover Reference Number: 60029981 Location: Northampton Square  Map & Directions School / Service: School of Health Sciences Department: Optometry & Visual Science Contract Duration: Permanent Hours: Part-time Salary Range (£): 25941 to 29176 Responsibilities Acting as a point of contact for the students that use the Clinical Skills and […]

This is our new reader-nominated award, to recognise professionals or volunteers who make a real difference to the lives of people living with the condition. AND THE WINNER IS… Gus Gazzard and the LiGHT team at Moorfields Eye Hospital Nominated by Joseph Ross from Hertfordshire.   The award was presented by IGA Chair Prof Philip […]