New president for UK and Éire Glaucoma Society

Dr Andrew Tatham

Dr Andrew Tatham, a consultant at Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, is the 2025 president of  the UK and Éire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS).

Dr Tatham is the NHS Research Scotland clinical lead for ophthalmology and honorary reader at the University of Edinburgh.

President-elect is Mr Leon Au, a consultant ophthalmologist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, who will take over in 2026. UKEGS, a non-profit national scientific society, forms part of Glaucoma UK.

Dr Tatham said: “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as president of UKEGS and am eager to continue the tremendous work of the society in providing a forum for learning, networking and foremost ensuring high quality, evidence-based glaucoma care.”

Glaucoma UK chief executive Joanne Creighton said: “Calls to our helpline highlight how much people fear losing their sight, so promoting knowledge exchange is vital. 

“Working with professionals means that, together, we can make a difference to the lives of people living with glaucoma.”

The Society held its annual conference this week, focusing on priorities for improving glaucoma care. 

• Find out more at glaucoma.uk