Glaucoma UK
Description: UK charity providing support and information to people with glaucoma and to professionals. Also funds research.
Weblink: https://glaucoma.uk
Tel: 01233 648170
Email: info@iga.org.uk
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Services Provided
Glaucoma UK Helpline
Telephone and email helpline for practical help and advice about glaucoma and emotional support. The line is open Mon - Fri: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. After office hours, an answerphone is in operation, where you can leave a message and they will ring you back.Glaucoma UK Forum
A on-line discussion forum for glaucoma patients and their families. The website also includes information about all aspects of glaucoma.Glaucoma Support Groups
Glaucoma UK organises patient support groups across the UK. The concept of the groups is to allow patients to meet their health care professionals in a relaxed atmosphere, away from the time restricted atmosphere on outpatients, so the condition and treatment can be discussed in more depth. The weblink below gives details and contact points.Events associated with this provider:
13th of May 2024
Glaucoma Support Group (Wrexham)
Face-to-face Support Group meeting in Wrexham. The events are an opportunity to join other people with glaucoma and staff from NHS Wales to talk all things glaucoma. To find out more and book a place, click on the link to their website.Hosted by - Glaucoma UK
10th of June 2024
Digital Glaucoma Support Group - Dry eye (online)
They will be joined by Dan Calladine, OcuPlan Founder and Consultant Ophthalmologist. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. For more information and to book your place, visit the link provided.Hosted by - Glaucoma UK
15th of July 2024
Glaucoma Support Group (Wrexham)
Face-to-face Support Group meeting in Wrexham. The events are an opportunity to join other people with glaucoma and staff from NHS Wales to talk all things glaucoma. To find out more and book a place, click on the link to their website.Hosted by - Glaucoma UK