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MariaPCC 3 July 2025

The Association of Optometrists (AOP) is highlighting how a postcode lottery is driving late diagnosis and treatment, leading to preventable sight loss. Over half (54%) of optometrists have seen a patient in the last 12 months who has permanently lost sight due to late detection or delays in treatment for glaucoma, according to new research. The AOP is calling for an overhaul of health in England to prevent further failures and ensure high street optometrists can protect the public’s eye health by detecting, monitoring and treating glaucoma, easing the burden on hospital eye services.

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