Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 89831

Glaucoma: Ophthalmic Services

Tabled: 11 November 2025

Answered: 17 November 2025

Named Day

Question

Shockat Adam

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) trabecular bypass procedures and (b) other minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries on preventing glaucoma progression.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

No such assessment has been made.The best treatment options for any individual patient will be decided by the treating clinician in discussion with the patient, taking into account relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance...

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