Community stories

Even though I have no symptoms today, I know that I am at high risk and can see the signs that one day I will probably get the disease. Glaucoma is in my family, my great grandma had it and I have optic disc cupping and high eye pressure.

A lot of people aren’t even aware that glaucoma exists so they don't realise that they need to go and get their eye pressure checked regularly.

I can’t stress how important it is to look after your eyes and get tested. Most optometrists now can do a basic glaucoma test and it’s not an expensive exercise to save a precious thing...

I want people to know that glaucoma is not just a disease your grandparents get.

Jen’s aim was to encourage people to donate in the knowledge that they would contribute to immediate efforts to both support people, like her husband.

Having glaucoma herself led Kate to Glaucoma Australia and to her generous donation of the Kate Reilly - Glaucoma Australia collection...

Brian helps out in many ways and his expertise as a retired banker has been invaluable. He ensures donations and merchandise payments are efficiently processed...

Tony has been volunteering for Glaucoma Australia since 2002.

Margaret turned 100 this year and continues to arrive on a weekly basis to assist us in supporting the glaucoma community.