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A bill introduced by Shockat Adam MP proposes a nationally consistent, optometry-led glaucoma testing service in England to shift care from hospitals to community practices.

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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.

Pressure on optometrists to treat glaucoma is likely to grow as case numbers are predicted to rise 44% by 2035. Beta blockers will remain a part of the fight ahead, as Adrian O’Dowd reports.

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.

Clinical files: I have been told to perform IOP measurement on all patients under 16. What should I do?

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

This article provides a current perspective of the genetics of anterior eye disease and describes the genes associated with each disorder, how the presence of abnormal genes may cause disease and the advantages and disadvantages of genetic testing.

The highlights from last weekend’s conference, including talks on OCT angiography and the future of glaucoma surgery.

People of different ethnicities are at increased risk of different eye conditions.