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My ophthalmologist had a ‘watch’ on my eyes from when I was aged in my 50’s. The reason being, my mother had glaucoma, she was diagnosed when she was around 70 (1972).
By 2020, when I was aged 71, my ophthalmologist detected signs of glaucoma in my right eye, with pressure at first being 25 mmHg.
Early in 2003 I had extensive tests to determine whether I definitely had glaucoma, the result was in the right eye only, however, I was placed on two types of drops to use in both eyes.
My pressures have both improved and fluctuated through the years, but now they remain at approximately 11/13 mmHg.
Just over a year ago, my doctor told me that my left eye is untouched by glaucoma, and my right eye has slight damage in the peripheral area. This supports what I often think about; that even though I truly have glaucoma in one eye, I’m glad both have been treated.
My sight is good, I am very grateful that my doctor and I kept watch on my eyes when I was aged in my 50’s, so changes in my eyes were detected as early as possible.
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I am very grateful that my doctor and I kept watch on my eyes when I was aged in my 50’s, so changes in my eyes were detected as early as possible...Valda
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.