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.

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

More on glaucoma

The clinical figures that count.

Sometimes, progress is made not by inventing something new, but by looking at something that’s been around for a long time in a new way, says Kieran Loft.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

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.

A message from the President of the College of Optometrists.

Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

This article explains the current understanding of the risk factors, diagnosis, limitations and management of glaucoma in myopes.

A message from the President of the College of Optometrists.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

With hospital ophthalmology departments under increasing strain, the need for appropriate referrals has never been greater. The latest research from Dr David Parkins FCOptom highlights where improvements can be made.

A message from Clinical Editor Kieran Loft MCOptom

Head-mounted displays using virtual reality are at the leading edge of research into visual field testing. Carina Bailey reports on developments.