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When I was 45 years old, a routine appointment with my mother's ophthalmologist found that I had already lost some vision in my left eye due to glaucoma.
After regular checks, field tests, and drops, the pressure was not halting, and there was further progression of glaucoma. So, at 55, I had laser surgery, removal of cataracts, and interocular lenses inserted.
The laser was unsuccessful, and my drops increased. I changed ophthalmologists when I was 65. As my sight was failing in the left eye, and glaucoma was also detected in my right eye, two trabeculectomies were successfully performed by Professor Mitchell Lawler in 2020.
My pressures have dropped significantly, but the glaucoma is still closely monitored.
Sadly, I now have a corneal ulcer as a result of surgery 40 years ago, when radiation was used. That had given me no problem before the two trabeculectomies, but I would highly recommend trabeculectomy surgery, which I found to be very straight forward.
My pressures have dropped significantly, but the glaucoma is still closely monitored.Catherine
Abbie was diagnosed with glaucoma as a newborn and had surgeries to control her eye pressure. Despite being short-sighted with nystagmus, she lives independently and runs a dance company called Blindful.
Suzanne learned she had glaucoma during an eye check-up when she was 65. Now, for the past five years, she has been receiving treatment to protect her eyes from further damage.
Patricia discovered she inherited glaucoma from her father after developing cataracts. She underwent a successful surgery and is now taking eye drops regularly. She now advises others to get tested early.