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Pioneering laser treatment for Glaucoma

Our host Róisín speaks to Professor Gus Gazzard, a consultant ophthalmologist and glaucoma service director at Moorfields Eye Hospital, who discusses his pioneering LiGHT Trial, which was part-funded by Fight for Sight.

Gus also discusses the future of his research and the challenges facing the sector.

Glaucoma is the world's second leading cause of blindness. It affects 60 million people worldwide and nearly half a million in the UK alone, learn more about it here.
Professor Gus Gazzard in a research lab

Our host Róisín speaks to Professor Gus Gazzard, a consultant ophthalmologist and glaucoma service director at Moorfields Eye Hospital, who discusses his pioneering LiGHT Trial, which was part-funded by Fight for Sight.

Gus also discusses the future of his research and the challenges facing the sector.

Glaucoma is the world's second leading cause of blindness. It affects 60 million people worldwide and nearly half a million in the UK alone, learn more about it here

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