Glaucoma

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We have issued a statement about the decision to end glaucoma and cataracts enhanced eye care services in Hampshire and Isle of Wight at the end of this month.

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In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question on a tricky scenario to a panel of members.

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Clinical files: What impact should a patient's home genetics test have on my clinical decision-making?

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Clinical files: Should I measure intra-ocular pressure pre and post dilation on every patient that I perform a dilation on?

Develop your glaucoma decision-making and management skills with our CET and CPD

Podcast: We talk to Dr Jonathan Denniss MCOptom who discusses the strengths and limitations of using OCT for glaucoma diagnosis and gives practical advice on how OCT can be used by optometrists.

This article outlines how optical coherence tomography (OCT) can be used to detect and diagnose glaucoma.

We have responded to the The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch’s investigation on the “Lack of timely monitoring of patients with glaucoma”.

Podcast: In this episode, Daniel talks to Adam Wannell MCOptom about glaucoma decision making.

We asked five industry experts to round up the optical successes of 2018, and what they predict for the year ahead.

This article outlines the laser treatment modalities for glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

We have responded to the UK National Screening Committee's consultation on glaucoma.

Clinical files: A patient with a family history of glaucoma refuses to let you look inside her eyes, despite needing a new pair of glasses. What should you do?

Podcast: Martin speaks to Patrick "Paddy" Gunn, Principal Optometrist for Education and Training at The Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, about life in the hospital, glaucoma referral research and education and training.

Graham Clews reports on the potential impact of SLT, as a study finds it could reduce the need for traditional treatments for glaucoma or ocular hypertension.