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I was diagnosed with glaucoma at the age of 43 by an eye specialist, whom I see regularly once a year, but the last two years running I have had to see the doctor twice each year.
I was told my glaucoma was hereditary, as my mother had been diagnosed with it. Really you do not know you have it, and in my case I felt physically fit.
I enjoy getting the Glaucoma Newsletter in the mail, and I regularly give a donation, as it is helping myself and others with glaucoma.
My glaucoma is treated by administering eye drops in each eye, not much to ask of in order to stay on top of my glaucoma.
Hopefully I will not go blind, as I have regular check-ups with my eye specialist and optician.
Hopefully I will not go blind, as I have regular check-ups with my eye specialist and optician...Karyn
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.