About Glaucoma NZ

Mission Statement

Glaucoma NZ is a non-government funded charitable trust established in 2002 with a mission to eliminate blindness from glaucoma.

Glaucoma NZ aims to eliminate blindness from glaucoma through:

• Enhancing public awareness about glaucoma

• Supporting and informing people with glaucoma

• Participating in education of health professionals involved in glaucoma care

• Supporting research into glaucoma in NZ

Governance

Glaucoma NZ is governed by a Board of Trustees from around New Zealand comprising ophthalmology, optometry and commercial expertise.

Free Membership

All information and services are free to the public. To register contact Glaucoma NZ and receive a members’ information pack, ongoing support and updates including the Eyelights Newsletter, invitations to Public Meetings and more.

Funding

Glaucoma NZ relies solely on donations from the public, sponsorship, grants from trusts and fundraising initiatives.

Glaucoma NZ – Activities

Education/Awareness

• Nationwide Public Meetings

• Workplace/Community Group Presentations

• Health Conferences/Expos

• Educational Resources
  • Glaucoma information booklets
  • DVD
  • Website
  • Eyelights Newsletter Publication

• 0800 Advisory Service (0800 452 826)

• July Annual Awareness Campaign

Professional Education Programme

Continued Professional Education Programme for eye health professionals involved in glaucoma care.

Research

Glaucoma NZ supports New Zealand based research into glaucoma.

Fundraising

• July Annual Awareness Appeal

• Sponsors

• Events

• Grants

• Public Donations

Advocacy

• Advancing and representing the interests of those with glaucoma