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In my forties, I began to need help with reading in poor light and fine print. I had my eyes tested and acquired reading glasses.
The optometrist said, as I bemoaned my need for glasses, that I would likely require one to three prescriptions for my entire life. However on subsequent examinations, I was finding that every year I was continually needing stronger prescriptions, up to five different ones.
Each time I had my eyes tested, the pressure in one of my eyes was a little high. This resulted in the optometrists asking if my parents had glaucoma, I was not aware of any family history of glaucoma.
I was referred to an ophthalmologist, it was confirmed that I did have glaucoma in one eye, and later, in both. I was 61 years old.
I have been administering Xalatan for several years, but was offered the option of laser surgery to improve drainage. I have since had two rounds of laser, as well as cataract surgery.
The latest surgery means from what I have been advised, that I don’t need to use Xalatan for up to six years, however, I am still tested yearly.
I am so grateful to have been diagnosed, and am currently pretty stable.
I was referred to an ophthalmologist, it was confirmed that I did have glaucoma in one eye, and later, in both. I was 61 years old...Susan
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.