![Composite Image of man with glasses, male hands writing a letter and a plane touching down on a runway](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/Mr%20Vivian%20F_supplied%20740x444px.jpg)
Jun 2021
Vivian’s Story
I was diagnosed with glaucoma in my left eye in 1994, shortly after I had arrived in Australia from South Africa...
![Image of 75 year old man in glasses with greenery in background](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-06/Brian%20740x444px.jpg)
Jun 2021
Brian’s Story
My grandmother lived the last years of her life blind, and my doctor said it was probably glaucoma, as it was not known at that time...
![Image of scientist in lab](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-06/Quinlivan%20Grants%20740x444px.jpg)
Jun 2021
2021 'Quinlivan’ Research Grant Applications Open
Applications for the annual Glaucoma Australia ‘Quinlivan’ Research Grants are now open
![Laptop on a table with the Glaucoma Australia website on it. Also on the white table are plants, 2 caps, a green apple, a black pen and on the wall behind the table are 3 post-it notes, one green, one blue, one yellow.](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-05/Day%20in%20the%20life%20of%20-%20through%20my%20eyes%20740x444.jpg)
Jun 2021
A day in the life of an Orthoptist Educator – Through my eyes
As a Senior Patient Educator at Glaucoma Australia, the purpose of my role is to provide education and support to our community affected by glaucoma.
![Image of a grandmother, mother, and daughter looking through family albums.](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-06/TARRGET%20Report%20740x444.jpg)
Jun 2021
Glaucoma Australia TARRGET Report 2021
The Targeting At Risk Relatives of Glaucoma patients for Early diagnosis and Treatment (TARRGET) study is a partnership project between Glaucoma Australia, ANZRAG based at Flinders University and the Lions Eye Institute.
![Image of a woman looking at the camera smiling. She's standing in front of a dark blue wall.](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-05/Sapna%20Nand%20Article%20740x444.jpg)
Jun 2021
Meet our Educator - Sapna Nand
As a Senior Patient Educator I can use my years of experience as an Orthoptist to directly make a difference in the lives of our community affected by glaucoma...
![Image of mail being placed in mailbox through a red front door](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/Sue%27s%20Story%20740x444px%20.jpg)
May 2021
Sue’s Story
A close friend has acute glaucoma, and after learning my father had it, she insisted I get my eyes checked as she knew it was highly likely I would acquire glaucoma...
![Image of assorted tablets with pale pink background](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-05/Glaucoma%20and%20Steroids%20740x444px.jpg)
May 2021
Glaucoma and Steroids
Steroids come in a range of different formulations including topical drops and creams, inhaled, injectable and oral. Steroids, however, can increase intraocular pressure in some people...
![Image of older woman with post surgery eye patch, holding up her reading glasses](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-05/Lifestyle%20Changes%20After%20Glaucoma%20Surgery%20740x444px.jpg)
May 2021
Lifestyle Changes After Glaucoma Surgery
The first four to six weeks is the time needed for your eye to fully heal and the eye pressure to stabilise. The exact healing time varies so you should check with your surgeon the activities and restrictions they recommend...