Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in New Zealand.
About 50% of those with glaucoma are unaware they have it. We want to change that!
Everyone with glaucoma in New Zealand should have the support and care they need to manage it and avoid blindness. With the right treatment, 98% of people with glaucoma will keep their sight.
Learn ABOUT GLAUCOMAAre you at risk?
Identifying what puts you at risk of developing glaucoma is crucial for the prevention of irreversible vision loss. Knowing that you have a higher risk of developing glaucoma means you can be best prepared to catch it early and reduce its impact on your sight.
Glaucoma symptoms
Types of glaucoma
Testing for glaucoma
Risk factors for glaucoma
Glaucoma symptoms
Often there are no warning signs or obvious symptoms in the early stages of glaucoma.
Learn MoreTypes of glaucoma
There are many different types of glaucoma however most glaucomas can be divided into two categories.
Learn MoreTesting for glaucoma
We recommend visiting an optometrist every 2 years for a comprehensive eye exam.
Learn MoreRisk factors for glaucoma
Identifying what puts you at risk of developing glaucoma is crucial.
Learn MoreLiving with glaucoma
Being diagnosed with glaucoma can be overwhelming. Glaucoma New Zealand is here to guide you every step of the way with accurate information and support. We can help you to confidently maintain a balanced lifestyle and keep living life to the fullest.
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Support groups
Connect with other who are living with glaucoma and understand what you are going through.
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Resources & Tools
Resources to support and guide those navigating their way through glaucoma.
Learn MOREHealthcare professionals
Become a professional member of Glaucoma NZ and join us to fight sight loss from glaucoma. Becoming part of our glaucoma community as a professional member means you’ll be the first to hear about educational and professional events that we think will interest you. You’ll also receive updates on our latest campaigns, partnership news, research and grants, and new patient resources.
Professional resources and tools
Glaucoma NZ provides leading-edge resources and training for optometrists, eye health nurses and other health professionals.
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