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We’re launching a new campaign for National Eye Health Week (21 – 27 September 2020) to give people living with glaucoma and dry eye disease confidence that their diagnosis shouldn’t hold them back from taking part in digital activities. Please click here for further information.

We would love to hear your opinions and experiences of attending virtual glaucoma clinics during lockdown. How is the experience different to normal? What is good, bad or just worth commenting on? Please send comments to helpline@glaucoma.uk. Are you interested in getting involved in filming discussions? This is for a series of webinars we’re doing, […]

Thanks to the coronavirus lockdown, lots of our usual activity is now taking place via screen, from keeping in touch with friends and family, through to collective worship and yoga sessions. You might be concerned about the impact all this screen time has on your eyesight, particularly if you have a diagnosed disease like glaucoma […]

During July, the EU agreed to grant a 7-month extension to drivers whose photocard licence or entitlement to drive expired between 1 February and 31 August 2020. The DVLA is pleased to advise that the EU has agreed to increase the catchment period to 31 December 2020 and increase the extension period from 7 months […]

UPDATE: Places now allocated. If you’re interested in taking part in future running events please email fundraising@glaucoma.uk.   Have you or anyone you know ever wanted to run the London Marathon? Well now’s the chance – well, sort of. The physical event is cancelled for non- Elite participants but as this year is the 40th […]

Anglia Ruskin university are running an online survey about whether the pandemic has had an impact on the management of eye disorders for patients, and whether it has caused undue stress and anxiety. If you would like to take part, please click here.

Today sees the launch of a public planning consultation, which sets out the early designs for the new centre for eye care, research and education. As we progress our plans, we want your views on these early designs. This feedback will be essential in helping us design a centre that is modern, fit for purpose […]

Take part in My Ride London on 15th and 16th August.  There’s something for everyone and everything with wheels – whatever your age or ability, you can take part. To join Joanna sign up here “I’ve enjoyed cycling for years – it’s a great way to explore the countryside, visit lovely places and get some […]

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, Driving and glaucoma, was held on the 04 August with Jonathan Clarke of Moorfields Eye Hospital, member of […]

As a result of the impact of the COVID19 pandemic, Ministers at the Department for Transport have agreed to adopt a temporary measure to assist drivers in complying with the driving licence renewal requirements. To make it easier for drivers who need to renew their photocard licence or their entitlement to drive, where their licence […]