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Glaucoma UK

@glaucoma_uk

Over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma. Half of them don’t know they have it. We want to end preventable glaucoma sight loss. #GlaucomaAwarenessWeek

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Finding the right sleeping position can be tricky if you live with glaucoma.

Sleeping with your head propped up on a pillow reduces eye pressure but burying your face in a pillow may not be so good. Learn more here: buff.ly/3KBl62C

Finding the right sleeping position can be tricky if you live with glaucoma. Sleeping with your head propped up on a pillow reduces eye pressure but burying your face in a pillow may not be so good. Learn more here: buff.ly/3KBl62C
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Do you ever struggle to put your eye drops in, or forget?

Researchers are looking at developing new ways to help people with their eye drops. If you ever find your eye drops a problem, your views and experiences are invaluable!

Learn more: buff.ly/3fXzCYu

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What glaucoma questions do you have? 🤔

Join our next digital glaucoma support group to have them answered! The session will be an open Q&A with a panel of experts.

Learn more and register here: buff.ly/4aGpASi

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'Having glaucoma is not a disaster. I have lived with the disease for over 40 years.'

Chris was diagnosed with glaucoma following a routine eye test in 1982. Despite many procedures, he has retained good sight.

Read his story: buff.ly/4cETF6G

'Having glaucoma is not a disaster. I have lived with the disease for over 40 years.' Chris was diagnosed with glaucoma following a routine eye test in 1982. Despite many procedures, he has retained good sight. Read his story: buff.ly/4cETF6G
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Francesco runs the Southampton Half Marathon for Glaucoma UK tomorrow. Good luck Francesco!

Help him reach his fundraising goal by donating to his JustGiving page: buff.ly/4aEH1mk

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We are wishing Ben a huge good luck in the Brighton Marathon this Sunday. Along with his wife Katy, Ben has been fundraising for Glaucoma UK after their daughter Darcy, was diagnosed with congenital glaucoma aged 5.

Join us in wishing Ben good luck: buff.ly/3xwtKxM

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We've launched a new three-year post-doctoral research fellowship. Our vision is to support a rising star in who, we hope, will go on to play a pivotal role in transforming diagnosis or treatment.

Learn more about the fellowship 👇

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Glaucoma care has come a long way since 1974. Writing for the 50th anniversary edition of our membership magazine, our CEO, Joanne Creighton, reflected on the last half-century and looked ahead at what the future might hold.

Read her article here 👇 📝

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April is Stress Awareness Month! 🧘

Did you know that very high blood pressure can increase your risk of glaucoma? Prioritise your physical and mental health this month by take small, meaningful steps each day to manage stress.

April is Stress Awareness Month! 🧘 Did you know that very high blood pressure can increase your risk of glaucoma? Prioritise your physical and mental health this month by take small, meaningful steps each day to manage stress. #LittleByLittle
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Play our glaucoma lottery for a chance to win £25,000!

From just £1 a week you could land the exciting jackpot jackpot, but you're also supporting individuals with glaucoma.

Learn more: buff.ly/3VSEiyv

Play our glaucoma lottery for a chance to win £25,000! From just £1 a week you could land the exciting jackpot jackpot, but you're also supporting individuals with glaucoma. Learn more: buff.ly/3VSEiyv
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Jane was shocked when she was diagnosed with glaucoma. Accessing information and arming herself with knowledge helped her come to terms with it. Despite some worrying times, she continued living the life she wanted to lead.

Read her story here: buff.ly/43k7OSJ

Jane was shocked when she was diagnosed with glaucoma. Accessing information and arming herself with knowledge helped her come to terms with it. Despite some worrying times, she continued living the life she wanted to lead. Read her story here: buff.ly/43k7OSJ
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Glaucoma can develop in babies and children as well as adults. Most parents have lots of questions at the point of diagnosis, which is when our free booklet can help. You can download it or order it for free here 👇
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Mike Miller runs the London Marathon for Glaucoma UK in 31 days time, 31 years after the last time he completed the iconic course! You can support Mike and send him a message of encouragement on his JustGiving page. 👇

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What glaucoma topic would you like to know more about?

Our forum members have direct experience of living with glaucoma. Whether you want to know about visual field tests or visual perception at night, the forum is a great place to ask. View it here: buff.ly/3iQq7eJ

What glaucoma topic would you like to know more about? Our forum members have direct experience of living with glaucoma. Whether you want to know about visual field tests or visual perception at night, the forum is a great place to ask. View it here: buff.ly/3iQq7eJ
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