Glaucoma Care (England) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about the detection, treatment and monitoring of glaucoma by optometrists in England; to make provision about the full integration of optometry and ophthalmology services for the purpose of glaucoma care in England; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Glaucoma Care (England) Bill

What stage is the Glaucoma Care (England) Bill at?

The Glaucoma Care (England) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Glaucoma Care (England) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Glaucoma Care (England) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Glaucoma Care (England) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Glaucoma Care (England) Bill?

The Glaucoma Care (England) Bill was sponsored by Shockat Adam.

When was the Glaucoma Care (England) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 20 January 2026, at first reading.

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