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When I went for my reading glasses the optometrist sent me to the ophthalmologist, who told me I had Glaucoma and gave me eye drops over the years.
I had different eye specialists because I moved around a bit. I've had laser treatments, different eye operations (cataracts as well) and was already told in 1999 that I had severe Glaucoma.
I use two different eye drops twice a day and one, once a day. I have tunnel vision in my left eye and my right eye is a bit better. My view is a bit hazy and I cannot read from a distance.
I don't drive anyway, got glasses for reading and that's fine. I see my specialist every six months and hope for the best.
I have told my family to have their eyes checked for Glaucoma and so far have been Glaucoma free. I always put my eye drops in regularly.
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When I went for my reading glasses the optometrist sent me to the ophthalmologist, who told me I had Glaucoma...Yvonne
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.