A Bill to make provision about the detection, treatment and monitoring of glaucoma by optometrists in England; to make provision about the full integration of optometry and ophthalmology services for the purpose of glaucoma care in England; and for connected purposes.
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The Glaucoma Care (England) Bill would allow optometrists in England to detect, treat and monitor glaucoma. It also aims to fully integrate optometry and ophthalmology services for glaucoma care, and to support related purposes to improve eye care.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons, having had its first reading in January 2026; it has not yet progressed to the Lords.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 20 January 2026 under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
