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Of all the glaucoma specialists, why should I choose you?
Laura Crawley is a highly trained glaucoma specialist who uses the very best technology and assessments to treat your condition.
What is your training, background and experience as a glaucoma surgeon?
Laura Crawley is a highly trained and experienced glaucoma surgeon. With her background in ophthalmology and training in surgery, she is highly qualified.
What are the treatment options for glaucoma?
Glaucoma treatment comes in a variety of forms. You will hear people talk about having glaucoma drops and drops are still one of the first line treatments. There are also laser treatments and in the last three years, there's been a real new development in laser treatments for glaucoma and then surgery.
What are the new surgical options for glaucoma?
Surgical options for glaucoma come in a variety of different forms. The type procedure performed is done on a patient-by-patient basis.
What are the symptoms of glaucoma?
Glaucoma in its earliest form is completely asymptomatic, you will not know at all that you have it. The only way for it to be picked up is when you have a pressure test which is reading high.
Who is more likely to get glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a condition that becomes much more common as we get older. And because very many of us are living longer, because we are healthier, there are lots more people now with glaucoma. Usually, it affects people over the age of 50.
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I had the best experience working with Dr Crawley. I felt looked after and she took the time to get to know me. I would highly recommend her.
From the moment I met her to the moment I left, I was treated with great courtesy and kindness, and everything was explained to me in layman’s terms so I could fully understand my condition. I was immensely impressed.
“Thank you very much for seeing me yesterday, you were marvellous and a pride to the NHS”
Dear Laura,
Just a quick note to say thanks for looking after my mum Mrs M. so wonderfully. It was so good of you to take so much time and care as she was very worried about my appointment and you really made such a difference to my experience. Thank you.
Dear Angela and Laura,
Thank you very much for seeing me yesterday. You were both marvellous and a pride to the NHS. You could, if you two wish, send this to your line manager. Thank you again!
Dear Laura,
Enjoy your holiday and thanks for everything so far.
Best Wishes