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When driving one afternoon, I happened to close my right eye and I realised that I had blurred vision in my left eye.
I thought I needed new glasses – I had, up to then, only needed glasses for reading.
I made an appointment with OPSM a few days later and was told I had glaucoma in my left eye. Two hours later I was being treated by an eye specialist!
When talking to my sister in the UK, she casually mentioned that my mother had glaucoma too. I now make sure my son and daughter have regular check ups.
I now make sure my son and daughter have regular check ups.Peter
Robert discovered he has glaucoma by changing ophthalmologists. All his life he has been a financial advisor who relies heavily on his eyesight. He now encourages his children to get regular glaucoma checkups.
Basil was diagnosed with glaucoma over 20 years ago, faced worsening vision despite stable eye pressure and received two differing treatment plans. Seeking clarity, he turned to Val from Glaucoma Australia, whose guidance and support helped him confidently choose the step-by-step plan while feeling reassured throughout the process.
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.