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I left the Army after 30 years’ service during which I had spectacles prescribed (age 28 years) but I had never had a full eye examination.
At my wife’s suggestion I contacted an ophthalmologist and found I had substantial loss of vision in one eye and some loss in the other – pressures 27 and 28.
I have since been managed by Prof Goldberg and both eyes are stable. I have daily drops Simbrinza and DuoTrav.
I have contacted my family about the need for glaucoma checks with no positives so far.
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.