Written question asked by Margaret Ewing (Scottish National Party), 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 is the total number of sufferers of the eye disease glaucoma who have come to the attention of the DHSS, the total cost to the DHSS of treating this condition and the cost per patient of the eye test which would indicate the possibility of glaucoma, for the latest period for which figures are available.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

123 c557-8W;123 c557W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Costs Eyesight Medical treatments Ophthalmic services Testing Per capita costs Glaucoma