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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This Bill would let optometrists in England take a bigger role in glaucoma care, including detecting the condition, providing treatment, and monitoring patients. It also aims to fully join up optometry and ophthalmology services so glaucoma care is delivered more smoothly across community and hospital settings.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and further readings before becoming law.
Generated 21 February 2026
20 Jan 2026
The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.
This Bill will therefore make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
