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Glaucoma Care (England) 2026-01-20
20 January 2026
Lead MP
Shockat Adam
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Shockat Adam raised concerns about glaucoma care (england) 2026-01-20 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Moves for leave to bring in a Bill to improve glaucoma detection, treatment and monitoring by optometrists. Emphasises the silent nature of glaucoma which causes irreversible sight loss and highlights issues with current care pathways leading to delayed follow-up appointments causing significant visual field loss. Proposes full integration of optometry and ophthalmology services for glaucoma care in England. Cites over 700,000 people affected by glaucoma in the UK, with more than half undiagnosed. Discusses projected rise in cases due to ageing population and financial benefits of shifting care from hospitals to primary optometry.
Shockat Adam
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Leicester South
Moves for leave to bring in a Bill to improve glaucoma detection, treatment and monitoring by optometrists. Emphasises the silent nature of glaucoma which causes irreversible sight loss and highlights issues with current care pathways leading to delayed follow-up appointments causing significant visual field loss. Proposes full integration of optometry and ophthalmology services for glaucoma care in England. Cites over 700,000 people affected by glaucoma in the UK, with more than half undiagnosed. Discusses projected rise in cases due to ageing population and financial benefits of shifting care from hospitals to primary optometry.
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