Glaucoma Screening
Glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible sight-loss in the world. Many patients with glaucoma have little or no symptoms early in the course of the disease, given the often slow progression of the condition. Regular screening is therefore essential to minimise the risk of sight loss.
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Our mission is to ensure we check every patient for signs of Glaucoma.
Two types of appointment . . .
Regular Annual Eye Exams
If you are considered to be at higher risk of developing glaucoma, the NHS provide funding towards regular Eye Examinations. Higher risk groups include those with an immediate family member that has been diagnosed with glaucoma. We strongly recommend that you consider our Ultimate Eye Examination. This includes an Optical CT Scan that is essential in early detection of Glaucoma.
Government Glaucoma Screening Programme
If you have already been diagnosed with glaucoma, the NHS provide regular screening appointments to monitor the progress of the disease. We also carry out more in-depth screening on behalf of the Royal Eye Infirmary, avoiding the need to go to Derriford.
Please do not contact to book this. You will normally be contacted by us, once we have been notified by the NHS that your screening appointment is due.