With the number of people living with glaucoma in the UK expected to increase by almost a third between 2020 and 2035, Glaucoma UK is urging people to get their eyes tested.
As part of Glaucoma Awareness Week 2022, which will run from 27 June to 3 July, the charity is highlighting the importance of regular sight tests, commonly referred to as eye tests, with the aim of ending preventable glaucoma sight loss.
Glaucoma UK chief executive, Joanne Creighton, said: “This Glaucoma Awareness Week, we want people to put their sight in the spotlight by encouraging them to get their eyes regularly tested. With an ageing population and modern technology making earlier detection possible, more and more of us will find ourselves affected by glaucoma. For those diagnosed with the disease, Glaucoma UK is here to offer support.”
Glaucoma UK is encouraging healthcare professionals to get involved in Glaucoma Awareness Week by ordering information booklets and displaying posters for the campaign, to spread the word among their patients about the importance of regular sight tests.
The charity has made all of its campaign resources available on its website.
Find more information about Glaucoma Awareness Week here or join the conversation on social media using #GlaucomaAwarenessWeek