Community stories

'So here we are again, in the race to stop vision loss. The eye redness, the light sensitivity, the rubbing, the pain induced cry, the poor sleeps and hazy eyes...'

I was first diagnosed when I had cataracts removed (both eyes) in 2000. I had an allergic reaction to the drops prescribed by my ophthalmologist...

In October, 1999, when I visited an optician he recommended for me to go to a specialist. He said that I had glaucoma and would need treatment and daily use of eye drops...

I continue to have 6 monthly checks, and so far am not too impacted with vision problems. My family are aware of the hereditary “trait”...

It’s very different to go from reading about the disease in a textbook, to seeing how it changes people’s lives.

In my forties, I began to need help with reading in poor light and fine print. I had my eyes tested and acquired reading glasses...

My mum was diagnosed with glaucoma when I was very young, and by the time she was 80 years old, she was legally blind...

There are modern advancements in eye care every day so being diagnosed is the key to maintaining your sight, the earlier the better...

I began volunteering in 2019 because of my keen interest in engaging with the community and sharing my knowledge of eye health and glaucoma.