HC Deb 20 May 1985 vol 79 c315W
Mr. Loyden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on recent developments in the treatment of glaucoma.

Mr. John Patten

There have been continuing improvements in the medical and surgical techniques employed in the treatment of glaucoma. These have been reported in the journals and will be taken into account by clinicians in deciding the care appropriate for each particular case.