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I was diagnosed with glaucoma in the late 1990s, and from then for a while, I felt I was carrying a heavy burden.
The thought of possibly losing my sight was too hard to accept. Having to have drops twice a day only hammered home this possibility.
Along with this was the cost. My husband had medication also, but I found my eye drops were much more expensive. Visits to the ophthalmologist were also costly. I was in a fortunate position of being able to afford this, but I do wonder how difficult it must be for some families.
As time went by, I accepted my condition, and did not feel the awful feeling of helplessness.
The Glaucoma News kept me informed, made me realise I was not alone, and gave me a feeling of having some control.
I have told you before that losing my glasses and having to be tested (I hadn't been for a few years), was the saviour for me.
I strongly believe testing for glaucoma should be free, there should be, like breast cancer, clinics that people could go to on a regular basis so that glaucoma is diagnosed in the early stages.
The thought of possibly losing my sight was too hard to accept. Having to have drops twice a day only hammered home this possibility...Beryl
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.
When Bette Smith’s cousin told her they had glaucoma in the family, she did what all Australians should be doing, she got her eyes checked.
My mother was diagnosed with glaucoma when she was about seventy, so I was closely monitored. When there were indicators that I could be following the same path, I was referred to a glaucoma specialist.