Joan's Story | The Glaucoma UK Podcast #8

Immerse yourself in the world of glaucoma voices. We spoke to real people about their experiences of the disease. As we mark Glaucoma Awareness Week 2023, we invite you to hear their stories, their triumphs, and their unique challenges. Through their voices, we learn more about living with the disease and the many ways it can impact people’s lives. So grab your headphones, find a cozy spot, and let their stories inspire you to prioritise your eye health.  

Almost half of Muslims worry that using eye drops can break their fast, especially when excess drops drain away down the back of the throat. However, most scholars agree that drops do not break the fast.    It’s crucial to continue to use eye drops if you’ve been prescribed them to control your eye pressure – failure to do so could result in irreversible sight loss.    We spoke to Dr Roxanne Crosby-Nwaobi, Honorary Associate Professor at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, about this issue and what you can do if you’re still worried using eye drops might break your fast. You can find the Glaucoma UK podcast on most major streaming platforms. You can also listen to the podcast on our YouTube channel. 

We appeared on a number of radio stations during Glaucoma Awareness Week (27 June - 3 July) to promote our campaign. Joanne Creighton, our Chief Executive, and Joanna Bradley, our Head of Support Services, discussed the projection that between 2020 and 2035, the number of people with glaucoma in the UK is expected to rise by nearly a third. With cases increasing, it's more important than ever to have your eyes checked every two years. Here you can listen to one of their conversations about the disease. Learn more about glaucoma and how to manage it on our website.

Hello and welcome to this special bonus episode of the Glaucoma UK Podcast. This edition was recorded to coincide with Glaucoma Awareness Week 2022, which ran from 27 June to 3 July. We sat down with Glaucoma UK Trustee, Dr Susan Blakeney. As an Optometrist, Susan has a wealth of experience caring for her patients and their sight. We’ll discuss this, as well as the importance of putting your sight in the spotlight. Visit our website Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Health Unlocked

Hello and Welcome to this episode of The Glaucoma UK podcast. On this edition we sit down with Joan to discuss her first hand experiences with glaucoma.  Find out about her diagnosis journey, how the disease runs in her family, and the different treatments she's experienced to help manage her glaucoma.  Visit our website Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Health Unlocked

Hello and Welcome to this episode of The Glaucoma UK podcast. On this edition we sit down with Amba to discuss her first hand experiences with glaucoma.  Find out about her diagnosis journey, what steps she has to take to manage the disease in her everyday life, and how it hasn't stopped her from pursuing her passions.  Visit our website Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Health Unlocked

Hello and Welcome to this episode of The Glaucoma UK podcast. On this edition we sit down with Jess to discuss her first hand experiences with glaucoma.  Find out about her diagnosis journey, what steps she has to take to manage the disease in her everyday life, and how it hasn't stopped her from pursuing her dreams and future plans.  Visit our website Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Health Unlocked

Hello and Welcome to this special bonus episode of the Glaucoma UK Podcast. On this edition, you'll hear a conversation between Jo, Debbani and Nawaz, as they discuss the important of using eye drops and maintaining good eye health during this time.  Visit our website Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Health Unlocked

Hello and Welcome to this episode of The Glaucoma UK podcast. On this edition we’ll be looking at how COVID-19 has affected glaucoma care, what support you’re still entitled to and how to look after your eyes in lockdown restrictions. Visit our website Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Health Unlocked

Hello and Welcome to The Glaucoma UK podcast. On this edition we’ll be looking at how glaucoma is diagnosed, and the most common ways it’s treated. Subscribe for a new episode next week.  Visit our website Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Health Unlocked