WORLD GLAUCOMA WEEK AND ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS

Early day motion 2173, tabled 12 March 2019 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 24 members.

That this House welcomes World Glaucoma Week from 10 to 16 March 2019; commits to ensuring that the one million glaucoma-related visits to the NHS are met with a state of the art health service focusing on best patient outcomes and efficient and safe service delivery; further commits to scrutinize current NHS improvement plans to separate cataract and glaucoma surgeries which are safer for patients, more cost efficient and common practice across the UK; supports maintaining long-term improvements to eye health and reducing hospital visits; and encourages further action to promote a culture of good eye health.

Signatures by party: DUP 6, Labour 6, Scottish National Party 6, Conservative 3, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.