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.
The Glaucoma Care (England) Bill would let optometrists in England take on more responsibilities for glaucoma care, including detecting, treating and monitoring the condition. It also aims to create a fully integrated system linking optometry and ophthalmology services for glaucoma care, with other related provisions to support these changes.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons and will move to further stages (such as committee stage) if it progresses.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 13 March 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.