Share
After a scheduled yearly eye exam, I was shocked to hear that my eye pressure was 36 mmHg and therefore I should see an ophthalmologist immediately, as this was way outside the normal level.
I have a friend who is married to an ophthalmologist, so luckily he fitted me in for an examination that day. The original optometrist I saw was at a Big W store – they no longer have this service – and he was looking for a job now that the store decided it was going to close.
I found out his new location and have gone to him ever since, as his prompt action and, clear and concise description of my situation helped to put me on the right path to managing my glaucoma.
I am happy to report that my IOP is now at 11/12 mmHg, and well under control.
Luckily, I was able to see Professor Ivan Goldberg in Sydney, where I have had surgery on my left eye and treatment with drops, and many thorough check-ups and tests on both eyes.
A couple of years later I developed traumatic glaucoma as a direct result of the surgery, and have received various treatments since, taking care of both eyes as a precaution.
Living in York Peninsula community two hour's drive from Adelaide and with no optometrist in her local community, Debra booked an appointment as soon as she could. That’s when she received her life changing diagnosis.