Thanks to your generosity and belief in research, the clinical trial investigating preservative-free glaucoma drops is officially moving forward.
For Trish Windle in Invercargill, this progress is more than an announcement—it’s personal.
“I’m rapt to hear the clinical trial is going ahead. I have very dry eyes and drive five hours to Wanaka for dry eye treatment. Preservatives in drops are a big factor in this.”
Late last year, Trish switched to preservative-free eye drops. It’s an investment she’s taking on after doing some research of her own.
“I asked my specialist in Christchurch if I could get some preservative-free glaucoma drops. He said he’d do it because he knew I was having dry eye treatment…Just so people are aware, you can go and get these things but you’ll have to pay for it.”
Now, thanks to your generosity, this clinical trial can aim to help people like Trish. Like you, we believe these people shouldn’t need to make special arrangements to acquire preservative-free drops. Or shoulder the $91 cost of a three-month script.
Thank you for allowing this clinical trial to proceed. Thank you for paving the way for groundbreaking research. Thank you for helping to build irrefutable proof to pressure Pharmac to fund preservative-free glaucoma drops.
As we look to the future, we remain deeply grateful to each of you who made this possible. Together, we are advancing research and building a healthier future for every Kiwi facing eye health challenges.
From Trish, and from all of us, thank you for your compassion, generosity, and unwavering support. Your kindness is changing lives.