Community stories

I’m happy that this was diagnosed early, before any damage was done...

I don't know where my glaucoma came from, as both grandmothers died young in their 60's, and my parents did not have glaucoma either. When my own two children go to replace their glasses, they now have a glaucoma test...

I did have a family history, both my mother and aunt had glaucoma, so I was immediately sent off to an ophthalmologist, who confirmed my condition. Fortunately, it was caught early, and I have suffered no loss of vision...

My eye specialist says we are fortunate to have kept my glaucoma under control for so many years...

About 10 years ago I received a phone call from my brother. He had been diagnosed with glaucoma...

I feel fortunate to be able to live life to the maximum. I always wear sunglasses outside everyday, no matter the weather...

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...

We were told to get checked, my sister, my brother and myself, because there was a higher risk of us getting glaucoma...

I am now 80 years old and truly grateful that I am healthy and am still thankfully able to do everything I enjoy...