We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2024 Glaucoma UK/Royal College of Ophthalmologists Research Award. As a result of the high quality of applications received, the judging panel have awarded two projects, worth nearly £200,000 in total. The grants are awarded to Dr Lisa Hill at the University of Birmingham, and Dr Victoria ..read more

We’re delighted to announce that we’re now an affiliate charity of Our Future Health, which aims to be the UK’s biggest health research programme.   What is Our Future Health?  You may have heard of Our Future Health, and you may even be participating in it. It’s a research programme which is designed to help everyone ..read more

Acute angle closure is when your eye’s drainage system suddenly closes. It can be painful, and it can lead to a rapid rise in eye pressure. It can damage parts of your eye, including the cornea, lens, retina and optic nerve. This damage can lead to glaucoma (called angle closure glaucoma) and sight loss. If you think you might have acute angle closure, you should seek medical advice straight away.  All these terms can get confusing. Often people refer to acute angle closure as acute angle closure glaucoma. But the term acute angle closure glaucoma is only correct if acute angle closure da ..read more

With Glaucoma Awareness Week (24-30 June 2024) under way, we’re highlighting the importance of regularly eye examinations, commonly called eye tests, and learning about your family eye health history. This year, we’re featuring the inspiring story of Wayne and Gethin Bebb, a father and son from Wales, who are sharing their journey with glaucoma to raise awareness and encourage proactive eye health. Wayne Bebb’s life with glaucoma Wayne Bebb has always known that glaucoma runs in his family. “My gran, my mother, my aunties, and cousins all have glaucoma. It’s quite prolific in our family. My g ..read more

A recent study suggests that some common attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications might increase the risk of glaucoma. This finding is important for the millions of people who use medications like atomoxetine, methylphenidate, and amphetamines. ADHD is often treated with these drugs because they help manage symptoms effectively. However, they are not recommended for people with a history of primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) because of their effects on the body. This study, published in the journal Eye, looked into whether these medications could also be linked to a high ..read more

We’re sharing this article from OcuPlan to inform you about the various care options available for your glaucoma care. Glaucoma UK does not endorse any particular service, acknowledging that everyone’s needs and situations are unique. Written by Rob Oakley, Head of Marketing at OcuPlan As part of Glaucoma UK’s AGM and Annual Lectures event, OcuPlan was invited to host a focus group discussion involving 12 members of the Glaucoma UK community. The session was marked by honest exchanges and insightful reflections, offering a glimpse into the lived experiences of individuals living with glaucoma ..read more

We are delighted to launch our first ever fellowship. In honour of our golden jubilee, we are thrilled to launch the Pitts Crick Career Development Fellowship. This is a new three-year post-doctoral research fellowship, for a rising star in glaucoma research. In keeping with the original hopes and aspirations of our founder, Ronald Pitts Crick, we are looking to support a dedicated and ambitious individual who can play a pivotal role in transforming glaucoma diagnosis or treatment into the future. When Glaucoma UK was founded in 1974, a diagnosis of the disease was pretty scary. There weren’t ..read more

This article was written by Joanne Creighton, Glaucoma UK Chief Executive, for Insight Magazine. Being at the helm of Glaucoma UK during our 50th Anniversary year is an enormous privilege. This very special occasion offers a welcome opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the last half century and the many ways in which the charity has made a difference to people living with glaucoma. Preparing this article has been extremely enjoyable and I feel lucky that the anniversary happened to land ‘on my watch’. However, as a relative newcomer, I am keenly aware that the achievements I describe ..read more

OcuPlan, a care plan aimed at facilitating accessible and quality eye care for individuals with glaucoma and other eye conditions in the UK, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with the charity Glaucoma UK. This collaborative effort aims to improve awareness of treatment and monitoring options for glaucoma patients and  offers regular appointments for glaucoma monitoring. Founded by consultant ophthalmologist Dan Calladine, OcuPlan endeavours to offer patients with long-term eye conditions access to specialised care at an affordable price, ultimately striving to prevent unnecessar ..read more

Glaucoma UK’s Chair, Professor Anthony King, will take to the main stage at this year’s 100% Optical to ask whether more can be done to fight glaucoma. Professor King will join Specsavers Clinical Services Director Giles Edmonds and Specsavers Director of Professional Advancement Paul Morris to explore the question: ‘Are we doing everything we can for every glaucoma patient?’ on the main stage of the show at ExCeL London between 1pm and 2pm on Sunday 25 February. “There have definitely been some positive developments in glaucoma care in the last few years,” explains Professor King, “but there ..read more