Glaucoma New Zealand

OUR PURPOSE

Glaucoma New Zealand is a charitable trust formed to save sight by preventing blindness from glaucoma.  Glaucoma is one of the leading health issues affecting New Zealanders.  Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in New Zealand, but early detection and appropriate treatment can prevent loss of vision.

WHAT WE DO

Glaucoma NZ offers an approachable information service to people affected by glaucoma and to their families.  We also provide education and information to healthcare professionals involved in glaucoma diagnosis and treatment.  We promote awareness of glaucoma among the community, and we support research into glaucoma in New Zealand.

OUR INFORMATION

We provide free of charge:

• Presentations at public meetings around the country.
• Free information packs for people who register with us.
• Regular newsletter: Eyelights.
• Advisory service.
• Fact Sheets for distribution by ophthalmologists and optometrists.

CONTACT DETAILS

Glaucoma NZ
C/ Dept of Ophthalmology
University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142

ph 09 373 8779
freephone 0800 GLAUCOMA (0800 452 826)
fax 09 373 7947
email info@glaucoma.org.nz
website www.glaucoma.org.nz