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

Invitation to an IGA Glaucoma Patient Conference, Newcastle 2018 Following the success of our Annual Lectures in London earlier in the year, we decided to hold a similar event for our members in the North East area, and I’m delighted to invite you to join us at a Patient Conference on Friday 30 November at […]

Rural isolation and bad transport links were one of the reasons why Devon in Sight decided to take their services out into the community by creating Community Sight Loss Hubs. They now have regular ‘Talk and Support Groups’ over a dozen locations across the county where clients have the opportunity to meet with others with […]

Following the success of our Annual Lectures in London earlier in the year, we have decided to hold a similar event for our members in the North West, and we are delighted to announce that there will be a Patient Conference on Tuesday 16 October at the Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre, Aytoun Street M1 […]

Road safety charity Brake is teaming up with police forces in Thames Valley, Hampshire and West Midlands to run a month-long campaign on driver vision, revoking the licences of those who don’t pass the 20m number plate check. Throughout September, anyone stopped by Road Policing Officers in these areas will be required to take the […]

We have just received the following announcement regarding the NHS tariff consultation We are currently working with NHS England to develop our policies for the 2019 national tariff. Following the funding settlement announced in July, it is essential that we align the development of our tariff and pricing proposals with the development of the wider […]

Karen Osborn, Chief Executive “These are exciting results and there is no doubt that AI will play a role in the detection and monitoring of glaucoma. The use of technology to reduce the stress on hospital services and help optometrists with referral will ensure that people are correctly prioritised and appropriate treatment is commenced”. FULL […]

We are delighted to have received some funding from the National Lottery.  This contribution will help us work more efficiently in providing support to people within their local community. Thank you to the players for helping to prevent glaucoma sight loss.  

13 June 2018 In preparation for the National Tariff Consultation due to be released 14 June 2018, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and patient organisations; Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB), International Glaucoma Association (IGA) and the Macular Society, have collaborated on key messages that will be used in response to the consultation. This group […]

The International Glaucoma Association response to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Eye Health and Visual Impairment Report See the light: Improving capacity in NHS eye care in England The International Glaucoma Association (IGA) welcomes the APPG Eye Health and Visual Impairment review. Patients with glaucoma have been badly let down by lack of financial […]

A new small grant is available, jointly funded by the International Glaucoma Association and Fight for Sight. For further details please see   https://www.fightforsight.org.uk/apply-for-funding/