The Glaucoma Enhanced Referral Service (GERS) in Greater Manchester, run by Primary Eye Care Services, exemplifies how community services support patients and the NHS.

Rachel Parkinson, 45, shares her experience to encourage others to get their eyes checked regularly.

Community optometrists’ capability to deliver more glaucoma care – and ease pressure on hospitals – is being highlighted to MPs during Glaucoma Awareness Week (30 June to 6 July)

Glaucoma UK has developed an online quiz to help people understand their glaucoma risk.

‘As community optometrists, we have a unique role in raising awareness and promoting eye care. With Glaucoma Awareness Week 2025 beginning on 30 June, here are some ways we can make a difference.’

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting has signalled a shift for the NHS, moving from hospital-based care to high street services.

Optometrist Dr Ian Beasley is running for a cause close to his heart. Raising money for the Samaritans in memory of his close friend Phil Dale.

CARLA Denyer, MP for Bristol Central and Co-leader of the Green Party, joined senior leaders from the optical sector, services and charities, plus people with lived experience of homelessness to discuss the barriers that people currently experiencing homelessness face in accessing healthcare, on Thursday 17

This global awareness week highlights optometry’s vital role in healthcare. Spectrum asked optometrist Nicola Nisbet for her reflections on what optometry means to her.