5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Over one million people aged 40 and older in the UK are estimated to have glaucoma, with projections exceeding 1.6 million by 2060.

• 2

  The prevalence of glaucoma is 3% among adults over 40, rising to 11% in those over 85, with higher rates in certain ethnic groups.

• 3

  More than 500,000 individuals in the UK are believed to have undiagnosed glaucoma, highlighting significant underdiagnosis.

• 4

  The study predicts a 60% increase in glaucoma cases by 2060, driven by the growing population aged 75 and older.

• 5

  Late diagnosis of glaucoma leads to avoidable vision loss in over 40% of patients, stressing the need for improved diagnostic services.