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

The IGA is looking for a new Hon. Treasurer to replace Alan Vaughan, who retires from the role in March 2018. We are seeking someone who shares our commitment to improving the lives and wellbeing of people living with glaucoma, who is a good communicator and can bring strong finance skills and strategic awareness to […]

A patient or member of the public from Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire (including Milton Keynes) or Berkshire is being sought to help shape NHS research in the Thames Valley through the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands, which is part of the NHS. A brief article about the role is below and full details […]

9 June 2017 The International Glaucoma Association (IGA) reveals new research showing lack of awareness of the need to have regular eye pressure checks, as it launches its ‘Pressure checked? #GetEyeWise’ campaign for National Glaucoma Awareness Week, from 12-18 June. In August 2016 a research team from City, University of London, led by Professor David Crabb, took […]

The International Glaucoma Association is focusing on the importance of eye pressure in detecting glaucoma as part of National Glaucoma Awareness Week (12 – 18 June 2017). People regularly check the pressure in car tyres, the boiler and even check their blood pressure regularly but who thinks about eye pressure? It is the pressure in […]

“This is a potentially significant new test. It is novel in its application. There is no real comparable test available that looks at the eye in such a detailed way and it would certainly add to our current ability to evaluate patients with glaucoma. The researchers have shown that it appears to be safe and […]

Chief executive, Karen Osborn comments on the new test developed by researchers at University College London (UCL) and the Western Eye Hospital: “This is an exciting trial for people with glaucoma, as early diagnosis is critical to help prevent avoidable sight loss. This latest test could help clinicians to diagnose and treat glaucoma when the […]

IGA Professor of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma and Allied Studies is recognised for the second consecutive year as one of the most influential people in ophthalmology today. For the second year running, Professor David Garway-Health has been included on the Ophthalmologist Power List 2016. Comments Russell Young; “Professor Garway-Heath’s achievements are considerable. We are fortunate that, as well as […]

A free information and support event for people affected by eye disease glaucoma, is being held in Buxton on Friday 31 March – all welcome. The International Glaucoma Association will be joining forces with glaucoma experts from Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust for the support meeting in Buxton Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Street, […]

14 March 2017 Patients are being helped to take care of their sight under a new pilot scheme to end cancelled, delayed or missed eye clinic appointments. RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) is trialling a patient self-advocacy project in partnership with the Macular Society, International Glaucoma Association, and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. […]

PRESS RELEASE 17 February 2017 Specsavers and the International Glaucoma Association (IGA) are joining up in a million pound health information campaign to raise awareness of glaucoma and encourage people to have regular eye examinations. Glaucoma – often described as the ‘silent thief of sight’ due to its gradual onset – causes damage to the […]