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Over the last few months I have been diagnosed with a disease called glaucoma, something I know very little about.
Working in the medical industry all my life I have had the privilege of working with patients with a wide variety of medical issues, with the exception of one - glaucoma - and now I have been touched with it.
I am totally devastated and am struggling with a disease that is so impacting words cannot convey the pain and shock you feel. I am only a few months into my journey and where that leads I have no idea. I read the stories of so many people. Their concerns and journeys and I am amazed and inspired. If I can draw on these and be a small part of their lives I will get motivated and face head on this eye disease called glaucoma. What a challenge I have; but to walk in the steps of those before me gives me hope and warmth in my heart.
Thank you to those amazing people and their stories.
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.