STAFF at a Droitwich opticians are undergoing training to learn more about glaucoma in a bit to provide better support for customers with the condition.
As part of World Glaucoma Week, which will run until March 18, the team at Specsavers in Droitwich have been learning how to effectively administer eye drops, which are crucial for managing the condition.
Often symptomless in its early stages, glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible sight loss and is thought to affect 700,000 people in the UK today, but as many as 50 per cent of cases are undiagnosed.
Store director Emma Singh, said: “We are very proud to be involved in supporting the International Glaucoma Association and being able to better support our customers with the condition is a really positive development for our store.
“Our store is such a big part of the community and it is really important to us that we can provide the very best service to our customers and support someone with the condition in the most effective way possible.’
The training has been developed in conjunction with the International Glaucoma Association and is being rolled out across Specsavers stores nationwide.
Karen Osborn, chief executive of IGA, said: “The majority of people who are diagnosed early with glaucoma will retain useful sight for life, most will be treated with medical eye drops.
“Unfortunately we know from calls to our helpline that many people aren’t told about how to put the drop in the eye correctly, or aren’t advised about the aids that are available to help them.
“We are delighted to work with Specsavers on this often over-looked aspect of glaucoma management.”
Call 01905 790 660 or visit www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/droitwich for more information or to book an appointment.
