Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain. Justine holds a higher qualification in glaucoma and works part time in hospital practice, bringing that same clinical expertise to her own clinic. As an independent prescriber, she can manage patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension (raised eye pressure) privately, offering unhurried appointments, hospital-standard equipment and continuity of care. You see the same specialist at every visit, so even subtle changes are more likely to be noticed.
The most common form of glaucoma develops slowly and usually causes no pain or noticeable symptoms. It tends to affect side vision first, so significant damage can occur before you realise anything is wrong.
Regular monitoring is important if you are over 40, have a parent, brother or sister with glaucoma, are of African-Caribbean heritage or are very short-sighted. It is also essential if you have been diagnosed with glaucoma or ocular hypertension, or told you may be at risk. If any of these apply, speak to Justine.
Each glaucoma monitoring appointment uses hospital-standard equipment so each result can be compared reliably over time. Justine carries out central visual field testing to detect any changes in your field of vision, alongside eye pressure measurement using Goldmann or iCare tonometry.
OCT scans assess the optic nerve, macula and drainage angle, while Optomap imaging records detailed photographs of the retina and optic disc. Corneal thickness is measured to help interpret pressure readings accurately, and gonioscopy or dilation are carried out if required. Each test is straightforward.
If glaucoma or raised eye pressure is confirmed, the aim is to protect the sight you have. Lowering eye pressure is proven to slow glaucoma progression, and for most people this starts with daily eye drops.
As an independent prescriber, Justine can prescribe glaucoma drops privately and check how well they are working at each review. If laser treatment, surgery or further specialist input is needed, she will refer you to an ophthalmologist. Clear explanations and a consistent approach help you feel confident in your care.
Justine Proctor Optometrist is a private practice and does not offer NHS appointments. If you are already under hospital care, Justine is happy to talk through your options. Sudden, severe eye pain with redness, blurred vision or haloes around lights can signal acute glaucoma and needs urgent medical attention. Ready to protect your sight? Request an appointment online or call Justine on 07701281081. She will recommend the right review interval for you and keep you informed at every stage.
The most common form of glaucoma usually has no early symptoms. It causes no pain and tends to affect side vision first, so significant damage can occur before you notice anything is wrong. Regular monitoring is the most reliable way to detect it early.
Your risk is higher if you are over 40, have a parent, brother or sister with glaucoma, are of African-Caribbean heritage or are very short-sighted. People diagnosed with ocular hypertension, or raised eye pressure, also need regular monitoring.
Monitoring includes central visual field testing, eye pressure measurement using Goldmann or iCare tonometry, OCT scans of the optic nerve, macula and drainage angle, Optomap imaging and corneal thickness measurement. Gonioscopy and dilation are carried out if required.
Yes. Lowering eye pressure slows glaucoma progression, usually starting with daily eye drops. As an independent prescriber, Justine can prescribe glaucoma drops privately and monitor their effect. If laser treatment or surgery is needed, she will refer you to an ophthalmologist.
Acute glaucoma can cause sudden, severe eye pain, redness, blurred vision, haloes around lights, nausea and vomiting. It happens when eye pressure rises very quickly and needs urgent medical attention, so seek help immediately if you experience these symptoms.
