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International Glaucoma Association Support Group
The I.G.A. can help you to live with Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a condition in which the nerve of sight (optic nerve) as it leaves the eye has become damaged and this is usually associated with increased pressure within the eye.
The most common type (chronic glaucoma) does not cause symptoms until it is well established. It is unusual before the age of 40 but then should be tested for at intervals, often when having a test for spectacles.
If you have been diagnosed as having glaucoma DON'T WORRY.
- Glaucoma can normally be controlled, often just by using eye drops
- It is important, however, that you attend to see your eye specialist regularly and that you work closely with him
- The more you understand about your condition the better you will be able to collaborate with your eye specialist to ensure that treatment is successful
If you have any further questions ask your eye specialist or family doctor or you are welcome to telephone or write to the I.G.A. where the staff will be pleased to help.
- I.G.A.
- c/o King's College Hospital
- Denmark Hill
- London SE5 9RS
- Telephone & Fax: 020 7737 3265
Surrey Voluntary Association for the Blind
How we at SVAB can help you!
SVAB are here to help anyone whose eyesight has become a cause for concern whether they are registered as visually impaired or not. All our services are provided free of charge.
Any person resident in the administrative County of Surrey can make use of our services. If you live outside this area we can give you a contact for services in your local area.
We maintain the register of visually impaired people on behalf of Surrey County Council. If you wish to be registered we can provide information on the many benefits of registration.
Anyone can contact SVAB to arrange for us to make use of our services. Why not call us directly or get a family member, carer, friend, neighbour or any statutory or voluntary agency to contact us on your behalf?
We look forward to hearing from you.
- Services available from SVAB:
- Information support and advice
- Professional assessment of need
- Mobility training and equipment
- Classes in Braille, moon and Typing
- Access to computers and the Internet
- Everyday living skills
- Low Vision Studio and Resource Centre
- Home Visiting Service
- Grants to individuals
- Why not contact SVAB. Our office is open Monday to Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm.
- Tel: 01372 377701 (messages may be left out of office hours).
- Fax: 01372 360767
- Useful Internet links
- The Glaucoma Foundation
