New president at Glaucoma UK

Glaucoma UK has appointed Professor Gus Gazzard as president of the UK and Eire Glaucoma Society and ophthalmologist Nishani Amerasinghe as president-elect.

Gazzard, who succeeded Professor Pete Shah as president, is professor of ophthalmology at University College London and director of glaucoma services at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Speaking about his appointment, Gazzard said: ‘I will continue to work closely with Glaucoma UK to raise awareness of glaucoma, especially in those most at risk from losing vision. This includes minority ethnic communities and those who are socio-economically disadvantaged.

‘I shall also seek to foster closer collaboration between all eye care professionals. For example, encouraging more regular eye-health checks in the relatives of those affected by glaucoma.’