Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 December 1987. It was answered by Edwina Currie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 December 1987 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Security.

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Written question

Question

What action is proposed to improve the rate of early diagnosis of glaucoma, & if there are any plans to encourage wider use of available tests, including inspection of the fundus of the eye and tonometry, especially to high-risk groups.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

123 c558W;123 c557W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Diagnosis Eyesight Ophthalmic services Testing Glaucoma