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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

I love that through a simple phone call, I can share knowledge and support patients so they can be more informed about glaucoma...

My 4 siblings have all been diagnosed with glaucoma now that we are all over 70.We all know the importance of good care, having watched our mother courageously cope with her blindness...

Myopia (near-sightedness) is a significant risk factor for the development of glaucoma.1,2 There are a number of reasons for this, not all of which are well understood...

Glaucoma Australia has launched a new family-focused awareness campaign called 'Begins With You'...