Specsavers warns of glaucoma age rise

Specsavers revealed that a third of all glaucoma referrals in the last 12 months were 40-60 years old (30%), as part of research for Glaucoma Awareness Week (26 June – 2 July). 

The data found that there were 30,000 referrals for glaucoma in 40- to 60-year-olds, and that 21% of people still don’t know how often they should visit their optician for a routine check-up. 

Giles Edmonds, clinical services director at Specsavers, said: ‘Our data shows that glaucoma can affect people of all ages. Vision lost to glaucoma cannot be recovered, but with early detection, careful monitoring and regular treatment, most people retain useful sight for life.’