Aug 2021
Did Wearing Glasses Make Me More Likely to Have Glaucoma?
Many people think that myopia (short-sightedness) is a harmless condition that simply requires wearing glasses or undergoing laser surgery to help with eyesight...
Aug 2021
Does Poor Sleep Make my Glaucoma Worse?
Disturbed sleep, including snoring, is a common problem. However, snoring may be a symptom of a more severe condition, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). In OSA, airflow is completely or partially obstructed for a period of time...
Aug 2021
Westfield Local Hero Award
Our Senior Patient Educator, Sapna Nand is nominated for a Westfield Local Hero award!
Aug 2021
Glaucoma Genes Associated with High Caffeine Consumption
Analysis of 120,000 records held on the UK Biobank, a large-scale population-based biomedical database, has shed light on the role of genetics and diet in glaucoma...
Jul 2021
Tony's Story
There are modern advancements in eye care every day so being diagnosed is the key to maintaining your sight, the earlier the better...
Jul 2021
Glaucoma & Lifestyle: Q & A with Professor Robert Casson
Professor of Ophthalmology Robert Casson answers some common questions relating to lifestyle and glaucoma...
Jul 2021
Bradley Lai - Volunteer Story
I began volunteering in 2019 because of my keen interest in engaging with the community and sharing my knowledge of eye health and glaucoma.
Jul 2021
Janet’s Story
My reading is now very slow but I have managed to read some great literature, so one accepts and moves on. I have two daughters and both get their eyes checked regularly...
Jul 2021
Karyn’s Story
I enjoy getting the Glaucoma Newsletter in the mail, and I regularly give a donation, as it is helping myself and others with glaucoma...