Share
I had no inkling of glaucoma until I had my cataract operation. The only vision trouble I had observed was when I drove at night time. When cars were stopped in front of me at a traffic light, the tail lights looked like red jellies.
I now have eye drops every night, and they keep my glaucoma under control. I am an artist and sculptor, and I also read a lot including music notations. I still sew also, but do find threading needles a little harder.
I think my glaucoma was caught early enough to be controlled with the drops, and I still drive, just not at night.
No image supplied: stock photo used
I think my glaucoma was caught early enough to be controlled with the drops, and I still drive, just not at night...Meri
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.