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Glaucoma UK

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Over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma. Half of them don’t know they have it. We want to end preventable glaucoma sight loss. #GlaucomaAwarenessWeek

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Be part of our community by becoming a Glaucoma UK member.

By joining our charity, you'll receive our quarterly magazine so you can get tips from people with the disease, updates about research and the latest glaucoma news.

Learn more here: buff.ly/3NEAXR4

Be part of our community by becoming a Glaucoma UK member. By joining our charity, you'll receive our quarterly magazine so you can get tips from people with the disease, updates about research and the latest glaucoma news. Learn more here: buff.ly/3NEAXR4
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'I feel very fortunate that my high eye pressures were picked up before any damage was done to my optic nerves.'

Roger found out he had high pressures at a routine eye test. With successful treatment, he has managed to retain good sight.

Read his story: buff.ly/3UGQ1Cx

'I feel very fortunate that my high eye pressures were picked up before any damage was done to my optic nerves.' Roger found out he had high pressures at a routine eye test. With successful treatment, he has managed to retain good sight. Read his story: buff.ly/3UGQ1Cx
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πŸ‘‚ Many people with glaucoma also have hearing problems, including Verno who lives with deafness, post-polio syndrome and advanced glaucoma. Read his story here: buff.ly/3JSmFuJ

Do you live with hearing problems alongside glaucoma?

πŸ‘‚ Many people with glaucoma also have hearing problems, including Verno who lives with deafness, post-polio syndrome and advanced glaucoma. Read his story here: buff.ly/3JSmFuJ Do you live with hearing problems alongside glaucoma? #DeafAwarenessWeek #MyDeafStory
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Keith Barton takes on a 24-hour London to Paris bike ride this weekend, raising funds for Glaucoma UK. Incredibly, this is the 6th time he has taken on the challenge. Good luck Keith!

Support Keith here πŸ‘‡

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Regular physical activity is great for people with glaucoma as it helps look after overall health. What better way to stay active and healthy than by walking! With May being , it's the perfect time to explore new walking routes.

Regular physical activity is great for people with glaucoma as it helps look after overall health. What better way to stay active and healthy than by walking! With May being #NationalWalkingMonth, it's the perfect time to explore new walking routes. #MagicOfWalking
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Margaret was in her thirties when she was diagnosed with glaucoma. Specialists at the time believed she was too young to develop the disease. Read more about here story and experiences of living with glaucoma here: buff.ly/3TNEDTo

Margaret was in her thirties when she was diagnosed with glaucoma. Specialists at the time believed she was too young to develop the disease. Read more about here story and experiences of living with glaucoma here: buff.ly/3TNEDTo
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Looking for a new research role?

Consider applying to our newly launched fellowship. Our objective is to provide a springboard for an individual to further their career.

Find out more about the fellowship and how to apply πŸ‘‡

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Want to run the London Marathon for Glaucoma UK next year? The ballot closes tomorrow! Apply for your place, and if you're successful and choose to run for us we will support you every step of the way.

Apply here: buff.ly/3vZv38e

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And we're off! Mike has just started his 26.2 miles in London πŸƒ

Send him your support here: buff.ly/4c1Aeod

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Good luck to Mike Miller, who will complete the London Marathon for Glaucoma UK this Sunday. Mile also ran for us 31 years ago in 1993.

You can support Mike and send him a message of encouragement on his JustGiving page. πŸ‘‡

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