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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye conditions that affect vision. Glaucoma often affects both eyes, usually in varying degrees. One eye may develop glaucoma quicker than the other. If glaucoma is left untreated it can cause blindness. However, if it's diagnosed and treated early enough, further damage to your vision can be prevented.

Read more about glaucoma on the NHS website.

UK NSC screening recommendation Based on the last UK NSC review of this condition that occurred in December 2019.

Screening is not currently recommended for this condition.

The UK NSC does not currently recommend screening for glaucoma in adults. This is because:

  • it is not clear if the tests which are available are accurate enough to use in a screening programme
  • outcomes for people with OAG compared to current treatment.

Supporting documents from the 2019 review

Evidence summary glaucoma (2019)
This document provides the evidence on which the current UK NSC recommendation is based.

UK NSC coversheet & consultation responses Glaucoma (2019)
This document summarises the review process including the public consultation comments.

Review cycle

Date previous review completed: 2019

Next review estimated to be completed: 2022 to 2023.

To see previous evidence reviews, visit the UK NSC archive.

Organisations interested in Glaucoma

These organisations have expressed interest in this recommendation and may submit responses to evidence reviews.

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