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My mother was diagnosed with glaucoma at the age of 44 and was advised by her ophthalmologist to tell her direct relatives because glaucoma is hereditary.
Speaking with relatives in Scotland, Mum discovered that her mother and sister both had glaucoma too.
Knowing that my grandmother, mother and aunt all have glaucoma I am very aware that I'm at risk too and I have regular eye exams. I'm only 35 but I already have high eye pressure and I am a glaucoma suspect. I don't have glaucoma yet, but my ophthalmologist has told me that it will develop at some stage.
I want people to know that glaucoma is not just a disease your grandparents get.
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I want people to know that glaucoma is not just a disease your grandparents get.Sarah
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.