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.
19 July 2019
The IGA is working with the Royal College of Ophthalmology, Macular Society and the RNIB to respond to this consultation. Following the delay, we have now been informed that the consultation will the published at the end of July. Please check back for more information on its publication and how to respond.
11 July 2019
On Thursday 15 August at Llanishen Hub (CARDIFF) a new social group for those living with a visual impairment will be starting from 12 – 2pm. If you would like more information or If you would like to come along/know of anyone who may be interested then please contact Sue Baskerville: SBaskerville@caerdydd.gov.uk / SBaskerville@cardiff.gov.uk
23 May 2019
NICE is carrying out a project on the procedure ‘Non invasive focused ultrasound for the treatment of glaucoma’. We are looking at how well the procedure is working and if it is safe enough to be used more widely in the NHS in the future. To take part in the survey click here. The survey should […]
28 March 2019
We are delighted to announce that Professor David (Ted) Garway-Heath, IGA Professor of Ophthalmology for Glaucoma and Allied Studies, has been voted Top Mentor worldwide in the 2019 ‘power list’ from the Ophthalmologist: https://theophthalmologist.com/power-list/2019 Click on the image to read his short interview. Congratulations from all of us at the IGA!
6 March 2019
The International Glaucoma Association (IGA) and specialist ophthalmology company Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, have joined forces to produce a unique interactive ‘eye test’ to demonstrate what the world looks like to people living with glaucoma. The test is part of a joint campaign to raise awareness of the eye condition among younger first-degree relatives of […]
27 February 2019
Did you see our campaign last year on Eye Drops and Ramadan? Did it change how you instil your drops, during Ramadan or afterwards? If so we would love to hear from you, to support our campaign for this year. We want to help more Muslims across the UK protect their sight by understanding how […]
21 February 2019
We are delighted to announce that abstract submission and registration for the 2019 conference are now open. The UKÉGS is due to be held on 21st and 22nd November 2019 at Glasgow Science Centre. For further information, or to register your attendance, please click here.
18 February 2019
The IGA is supporting the new NICE quality standards for serious eye disorders, covering the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and other eye conditions. Read the full standard here https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs180
10 January 2019
Are you passionate about driving and road safety? Do you have an interest in medical conditions and their impact on safe driving? Maybe you’ve got experience as a carer or doing voluntary work? If you do, then the DVLA would love to hear from you! The DVLA are currently recruiting for lay members for their […]
22 November 2018
The group provides input from patients and the public to the College’s policies, guidance, and patient resources. For more details and an application form, please go to: www.college-optometrists.org
