The Glaucoma Enhanced Referral Service (GERS) in Greater Manchester, run by Primary Eye Care Services, exemplifies how community services support patients and the NHS.
Glaucoma Awareness Week: The patient perspective
Rachel Parkinson, 45, shares her experience to encourage others to get their eyes checked regularly.
Community optometry glaucoma services highlighted to MPs
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: Glaucoma Awareness Week 2025
Glaucoma UK has developed an online quiz to help people understand their glaucoma risk.
Community optometry and audiology well placed to support NHS shift
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting has signalled a shift for the NHS, moving from hospital-based care to high street services.
Running for a friend: optometrist’s inspiring marathon
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.
Reflections on World Optometry Week
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.
Glaucoma Awareness Week: tips for optometrists to enhance glaucoma care
Glaucoma specialist Bhavik Parmar sets out how optometrists can develop their community glaucoma services to enhance patient care.
Tackling Glaucoma: Insights from Nishani Amerasinghe at 100% Optical
The past president of the UK and Éire Glaucoma Society will deliver a lecture titled ‘Achieving Better Outcomes in Glaucoma Patients with Cataracts’ at 100% Optical on Sunday 2 March.
Ministers urged to expand community optometry and audiology
Community optometry and audiology can play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of a neighbourhood health service.
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