# Norway eye care shortages and glaucoma prevention

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/norway-eye-care-shortages-and-glaucoma-prevention
> Updated: 2026-09-27T23:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Norwegian Glaukomforening is advocating for early vision testing to mitigate the risks of glaucoma, which affects approximately 1.4 percent of the Norwegian population. Chairman Asle Haukaas warned that the condition is often asymptomatic until permanent optic nerve damage occurs.

Simultaneously, Helse Midt-Norge is facing specialist shortages in the Nord-Trøndelag region. Following the retirement of two contract specialists in Levanger, multiple attempts to recruit replacements have failed. Officials reported that eye care demand in the Levanger hospital area has significantly exceeded national averages, surpassing expectations by 55 percent in 2025 and 65 percent in early 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Norway eye health: Glaucoma prevention and specialist shortages

Health officials in Norway emphasize early glaucoma testing to prevent blindness, while Helse Midt-Norge faces specialist shortages in Levanger following unsuccessful recruitment attempts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norway-eye-health-glaucoma-prevention-and-specialist-shortages

### 2026-09-27: Norway faces rising ADHD diagnosis demand and healthcare gaps

Rising demand for ADHD evaluations in Norway is straining public healthcare, leading to a two-tier system where many adults must turn to private providers due to specialist service denials.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norway-faces-rising-adhd-diagnosis-demand-and-healthcare-gaps

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