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Prof Anthony King on a new glaucoma test, Annie Giles-Quinn

Professor Anthony King expands on recent press coverage about a new test for glaucoma, and Peter White visits social media celebrity Annie Giles-Quinn at her home in Manchester.

Professor Anthony King, a trustee of the International Glaucoma Association, explains the implications of a new test for Glaucoma. He says that the test needs further research and that it will not be available on the NHS. He advises people get tested at their optician in the usual way, if they suspect or feel they may be at risk of acquiring glaucoma.
Peter White goes to Manchester to meet social media celebrity, Annie Giles-Quinn. Annie talks to Peter about her blindness and how she deals with it. She demonstrates to Peter how she uses the live mode on Facebook to help keep herself safe when out walking with her dog.

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Tue 2 May 2017 20:40

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