Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness

Glaucoma relates to a group of eye conditions characterised by optic nerve damage and visual field loss; resulting in irreversible blindness. It reduces physical; emotional; and social wellbeing as well as overall quality of life. On this course from LSHTM; you’ll learn about glaucoma and the public health approach to service provision and reducing the risk of disease progression. You’ll explore how early detection and treatment is crucial in helping to prevent blindness and how to raise awareness within ophthalmic services. You’ll also unpack the challenge of delivering accessible and affordable high-quality eye care in preventing disease progression.