Wales Council of the Blind

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.

Buddy Scheme

Being told you need laser treatment or surgery to treat your glaucoma can be an overwhelming experience. Though you will be given information on the procedure itself, it’s likely that you will still have lots of questions about what to expect. Speaking to someone who has already had the laser treatment or surgery can offer much needed re-assurance and helps to make the unknown a little less daunting. If you have any questions about laser treatment or surgery for glaucoma, we can put you in touch with someone (referred to as a ‘buddy’) who has already had the procedure. They can talk you through their own experience of the treatment, relate to concerns you may have and answer any questions.

Events associated with this provider:

9th of December 2024

Digital Glaucoma Support Group - 'Glaucoma research' (online)

Digital Glaucoma Support Group. For more information and to book your place, visit the link provided.

Hosted by - Glaucoma UK

27th of January 2025

Digital Glaucoma Support Group - General Q&A (online)

The group will be joined by Dan Lindfield, a multi-award-winning Consultant Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon from the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. There will be an opportunity to ask questions throughout the session. For more information and to book your place, visit the link provided.

Hosted by - Glaucoma UK

10th of February 2025

Digital Glaucoma Support Group - What is Glaucoma (online)

The group will be joined by Rajen Tailor, a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Oxford Eye Hospital, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. 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

11th of March 2025

Digital Glaucoma Support Group - Glaucoma treatment ladder (online)

The group will be joined by Nishani Amerasinghe, a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based in the South of England. 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

2nd of April 2025

Digital Glaucoma Support Group - Research (online)

The group will be joined by Joanna Hodgkinson, Head of Research at Glaucoma UK. 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


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