Glaucoma Awareness Week 2022 | Why glaucoma cases are rising
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We appeared on a number of radio stations during Glaucoma Awareness Week (27 June - 3 July) to promote our campaign. Joanne Creighton, our Chief Executive, and Joanna Bradley, our Head of Support Services, discussed the projection that between 2020 and 2035, the number of people with glaucoma in the UK is expected to rise by nearly a third. With cases increasing, it's more important than ever to have your eyes checked every two years. Here you can listen to one of their conversations about the disease. Learn more about glaucoma and how to manage it on our website.
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