Glaucoma

An older man is sat at a table using a laptop. He has a cup of coffee beside him and is using his finger to follow something on the screen. He wears glasses

Glaucoma UK launches landmark national patient survey

The charity has encouraged optometrists to signpost eligible patients living with, or being monitored for, glaucoma to the survey

Patients

08 Jul

An older man instills eye drops in his eye

Glaucoma Awareness Week 2026: “We only have one pair of eyes, so we need to look after them”

Patients

06 Jul 6 min read

Giles Edmonds wearing a suit looking at the camera smiling

Specsavers calls for improved access to community glaucoma care in England

On the High Street

06 Jul

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Vaping linked to increased risk of vision-threatening disease

Research

01 Jul

A woman looks into an OCT

Sense Medical demonstrates Canon Xephilio OCT-R1

Products

01 Jul

A man sits in front of a bright screen

Researchers explore connection between bright evening light and eye disease

Research

30 Jun

A female scientist draws on a transparent white board facing the camera

Research spotlight

A personal mission to translate promising glaucoma research into effective treatments

Research

25 Jun

The welcome desk and reception of SpaMedica Wembley

Shadow Health Secretary visits SpaMedica Wembley

Hospital optometry

24 Jun

The main entrance for the Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital

Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital to welcome patients from mid-July

Hospital optometry

23 Jun

A person holds a virtal reality headset in their lap

Zeiss collaborates for VR visual function tests

Products

22 Jun

The silhouette of delegates before the stage at Optometry Tomorrow

The evolution of optometry in Wales

NHS and health

18 Jun

The AOP Councillors gather outside the glass front doors of the building, they are all looking up and smiling towards the camera

AOP Council meeting in five updates

AOP

17 Jun 6 min read

100% Optical

Rows of attentively listening audiences look towards the stage where a man presents on the new company Cascader. The stage is branded as 100 percent optical

Five key topics from 100% Optical 2026

AOP

05 Jun

A large group gather around a sign displaying the new Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital, on either side of the display are blue curtains which have been pulled back in a reveal.

Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital begins countdown to opening

Hospital optometry

01 Jun

A close up of an older man receiving an eye test. His face is positioned on the chin rest and a light shines in his eye

Primary care optometry in the glaucoma care pathway

NHS and health

28 May 2

Survey explores delivery of therapeutic laser by optometrists

Research

21 May

An older woman is receiving an eye test at the slit lamp in an optometry practice

Primary eye care welcomes new GIRFT glaucoma guidance

NHS and health

20 May

Gym goers exercise on treadmills

Both regular and condensed ‘weekend warrior’ exercise protects against eye disease

Research

14 May

The image focuses on two hands, holding and selecting items on a smart phone. The person, who is not visible in the image, is lying down on a sofa

Glaucoma UK Helpline receives accreditation

Patients

13 May

A female scientist in a white lab coat uses a pipette to enter solution into test tubes

Australian researchers identify gene associated with juvenile glaucoma

Research

12 May

A woman holds dental floss towards the camera

Exploring the connection between gum disease and eye health

Research

11 May

Female optometrist performing an eye test on an older white man

Number of people living with AMD to increase more than a quarter in next 10 years, RNIB says

Patients

24 Apr

Professor Pouya Alaghband and Peter Holton of Glaucoma UK

Glaucoma UK Excellence in Glaucoma Care Award 2026 winners announced

Hospital optometry

24 Apr

Newmedica ophthalmologist and glaucoma lead, Richard Stead

An explainer on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery

Hospital optometry

16 Apr

Older man sitting having his sight tested

Hospital-only glaucoma care ‘no longer viable’ says College of Optometrists

Patients

16 Apr 2

Alex Silvester and Kirith Entwistle stand together in a clinical treatment room in a SpaMedica Bolton facility on an MP visit

SpaMedica Bolton hosts MP visit

NHS and health

13 Apr

Professor Augusto Azuara-Blanco

Could vitamin B3 supplements protect against glaucoma?

Hospital optometry

02 Apr

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A spectacle lens balances on its edge, in the shadow is a ring of dots. The background of the image is orange and white

Hoya releases clinical trial data for Miyosmart iQ

Products

07 May 5 min read

Harper poses outside of a hospital

An optometrist saved my life

“We will always be grateful that Charlotte recognised the signs when she did”

Patients

26 Jun 5 min read 1

A female optometrist performs a sight test with a slit lamp for a male patient

OFNC advises profession against committing to “unfunded” ERS until negotiations complete

Government and regulation

24 Jun 1

GOC reception area

Sector responses to GOC CPD reform proposals

Government and regulation

23 Apr 1

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Vaping linked to increased risk of vision-threatening disease

Research

01 Jul

A woman holds dental floss towards the camera

Exploring the connection between gum disease and eye health

Research

11 May

Older man sitting having his sight tested

Hospital-only glaucoma care ‘no longer viable’ says College of Optometrists

Patients

16 Apr 2

A close up of an older man receiving an eye test. His face is positioned on the chin rest and a light shines in his eye

Primary care optometry in the glaucoma care pathway

NHS and health

28 May 2

An older woman is receiving an eye test at the slit lamp in an optometry practice

Primary eye care welcomes new GIRFT glaucoma guidance

NHS and health

20 May

Chosen for you

Harper poses outside of a hospital

An optometrist saved my life

“We will always be grateful that Charlotte recognised the signs when she did”

Patients

26 Jun 5 min read 1

In a clinical room, Becci points at a screen displaying a meibomian gland assessment for dry eye, training a colleague who looks on with interest

Practice team digest

A role for everyone in dry eye

Practice team

27 Jun 10 min read 1

Optician with man sitting in testing room consulting about vision

Five steps to dealing with… a declined test

AOP

20 Jun 5 min read

A man uses a massage gun on his shoulder

Man in his 20s suffers retinal tears after using massage gun on his eyes

Research

06 Jul

An older man instills eye drops in his eye

Glaucoma Awareness Week 2026: “We only have one pair of eyes, so we need to look after them”

Patients

06 Jul 6 min read