The UK is set to see a 60 per cent rise in glaucoma cases by 2060, researchers warn, labelling the common eye condition a "demographic timebomb" that can cause blindness if left untreated. They insist "serious planning and action now" is needed to ensure future patients receive timely diagnosis and care.
This projection follows new analysis suggesting over one million people in the UK may already have glaucoma, a figure higher than previous estimates.
