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.

Latest from Acuity

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

Latest clinical file

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

More on glaucoma

Francis Carbonaro tackles the role of genetics in eye disease with a basic review of genetic principles and their relevance to optometry.

A focus on gonioscopy, and how the technique will be used in the future.

The work of the OLGA clinic at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.

Articles in this issue cover: An optometric-led glaucoma assessment service, colour coding in the identification of lens power in optometric practice , a review of soft contact lens solutions and an Introduction to Psychiatry; Part 2

An understanding of the effects of glaucoma surgery on vision and ocular comfort has also led to a modification of surgical techniques.

The iCARE is a rebound tonometer that does not require the use of an anaesthetic.

Articles cover: laser treatment, advances in the surgical management of glaucoma, equipment for domicilary work and the Guide Dog Partnership.

This article looks at how the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma have changed over the years.

Kieran Loft on his last stint at Acuity, and other changes in optometry.

Should optometrists be telling their glaucoma patients to give up yoga and quit coffee, or concentrate on more general lifestyle changes instead? Jo Waters asks three leading experts.

What ocular complications does Ehlers-Danlos cause and how should optometrists treat patients with this condition? Léa Surugue reports.

Adrian O’Dowd looks at how large-scale, digitised and sophisticated data in optometry is helping to improve care.