Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 89834
Glaucoma: Ophthalmic Services
Tabled: 11 November 2025
Answered: 5 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
Shockat Adam
Independent — Leicester South
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to prevent irreversible sight loss caused by glaucoma.
Answer
Stephen KinnockRegular sight tests play a crucial role in the early detection of glaucoma, which is often symptomless in the early stages. Free National Health Service sight tests are available for many, including individuals diagnosed with glaucoma or aged 40 years old...
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