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Glaucoma?

funlovingprincess
funlovingprincess Posts: 38 Forumite
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My 70 yr old father has just been diagnosed with Glaucoma, does anyone know if he is entitled to any benefits as a result of this diagnosis?
Thanks in advance!

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  • smileytiger
    smileytiger Posts: 351 Forumite
    I don't think there are any specific benefits - my mum has had it for years (she's 83) as it runs in families - if you are over 40 you will now qualify for a free eye test/glaucoma testing. Hope that helps .x
  • adindas
    adindas Posts: 6,856 Forumite
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    smileytiger wrote: »
    if you are over 40 you will now qualify for a free eye test/glaucoma testing. Hope that helps .x

    Is it all types of eye test (e.g, for glasses) or just glaucoma testing ?
  • HB58
    HB58 Posts: 1,787 Forumite
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    You should get the whole eye test free.

    Your father might be eligible for AA if he has care needs as a result of poor eyesight. Hopefully he will have been diagnosed early enough for his vision to be largely intact though.
  • smileytiger
    smileytiger Posts: 351 Forumite
    adindas wrote: »
    Is it all types of eye test (e.g, for glasses) or just glaucoma testing ?

    I have standard eye test, glaucoma test (where they shoot air into your eyes) & retinal photographs done - and it's all free of charge every 6 months.
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