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I was diagnosed with glaucoma 14 years ago aged 66. My ophthalmologist is a very thorough, knowledgeable caring doctor. I visit her every 6 months and is diligent in her care, and I am equally in using my eye drops daily.
I am now 80 years old and truly grateful that I am healthy and am still thankfully able to do everything I enjoy – drive, read, play sport, go to the movies or ballet, gardening, swimming and many other activities helping people in the community.
I also have a typical serous retinopathy in my right eye, giving me only peripheral vision – but my wonderful ophthalmologist and her dedicated orthoptist look after me very well.
My pressures in the eyes are good, my husband puts eye drops in my eyes every night at 6:30pm.
I have Low Tension Glaucoma, but I continue to enjoy life in good health, and do whatever I want. As sight is precious, I look after my eyes diligently. I hope this story is an inspiration to those who have glaucoma.
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I continue to enjoy life in good health, and do whatever I want. As sight is precious, I look after my eyes diligently.Jeanette
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.