The Glaucoma UK Podcast

Jun 19 2023 19 mins 5

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Welcome to the Glaucoma UK podcast, the show that aims to shed light on the disease and offer support for those living with glaucoma. We chat with industry leading experts to find out everything you need to know. Make sure to visit https://glaucoma.uk/. Here you’ll find all of the really useful free resources we offer to those affected by glaucoma, as well as how you can help support sight saving research.

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Glaucoma voices: A spotlight on glaucoma experiences | The Glaucoma UK Podcast

Jun 19 2023 45 mins

Immerse yourself in the world of glaucoma voices. We spoke to real people about their experiences of the disease. As we mark Glaucoma Awareness Week 2023, we invite you to hear their stories, their triumphs, and their unique challenges. Through their voices, we learn more about living with the disease and the many ways it can impact people’s lives. So grab your headphones, find

Glaucoma and Ramadan 2023 | The Glaucoma UK Podcast

Apr 18 2023 9 mins

Almost half of Muslims worry that using eye drops can break their fast, especially when excess drops drain away down the back of the throat. However, most scholars agree that drops do not break the fast. It’s crucial to continue to use eye drops if you’ve been prescribed them to control your eye pressure – failure to do so could result in irreversible sight loss.

Glaucoma Awareness Week 2022 | Why glaucoma cases are rising

Jul 04 2022 7 mins

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 importan

Keeping Your Sight in the Spotlight | The Glaucoma UK Podcast Bonus

Jun 28 2022 24 mins

Hello and welcome to this special bonus episode of the Glaucoma UK Podcast. This edition was recorded to coincide with Glaucoma Awareness Week 2022, which ran from 27 June to 3 July. We sat down with Glaucoma UK Trustee, Dr Susan Blakeney. As an Optometrist, Susan has a wealth of experience caring for her patients and their sight. We’ll discuss this, as well as the importance of

Joan's Story | The Glaucoma UK Podcast #8

Jul 16 2021 14 mins

Hello and Welcome to this episode of The Glaucoma UK podcast. On this edition we sit down with Joan to discuss her first hand experiences with glaucoma. Find out about her diagnosis journey, how the disease runs in her family, and the different treatments she's experienced to help manage her glaucoma. Visit our website Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Health Unlocked

Amba's Story | The Glaucoma UK Podcast #7

Jul 09 2021 17 mins

Hello and Welcome to this episode of The Glaucoma UK podcast. On this edition we sit down with Amba to discuss her first hand experiences with glaucoma. Find out about her diagnosis journey, what steps she has to take to manage the disease in her everyday life, and how it hasn't stopped her from pursuing her passions. Visit our website Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Health Unloc

Jess's Story | The Glaucoma UK Podcast #6

Jun 24 2021 16 mins

Hello and Welcome to this episode of The Glaucoma UK podcast. On this edition we sit down with Jess to discuss her first hand experiences with glaucoma. Find out about her diagnosis journey, what steps she has to take to manage the disease in her everyday life, and how it hasn't stopped her from pursuing her dreams and future plans. Visit our website Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn

How to manage your glaucoma during Ramadan | The Glaucoma UK Podcast Bonus

Apr 30 2021 8 mins

Hello and Welcome to this special bonus episode of the Glaucoma UK Podcast. On this edition, you'll hear a conversation between Jo, Debbani and Nawaz, as they discuss the important of using eye drops and maintaining good eye health during this time. Visit our website Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Health Unlocked

How COVID-19 has affected glaucoma care | The Glaucoma UK Podcast #5

Apr 02 2021 20 mins

Hello and Welcome to this episode of The Glaucoma UK podcast. On this edition we’ll be looking at how COVID-19 has affected glaucoma care, what support you’re still entitled to and how to look after your eyes in lockdown restrictions. Visit our website Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Health Unlocked

Glaucoma Diagnosis & Treatment | The Glaucoma UK Podcast #4

Mar 26 2021 23 mins

Hello and Welcome to The Glaucoma UK podcast. On this edition we’ll be looking at how glaucoma is diagnosed, and the most common ways it’s treated. Subscribe for a new episode next week. Visit our website Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Health Unlocked