![Image of smiling man with glasses and blue polo shirt with tropical trees in background](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-04/Jeffrey%20Story%20740X444PX-2.jpg)
Apr 2021
Jeffrey’s Story
There is a strong history of glaucoma in my family, my paternal grandfather had glaucoma, my mother had glaucoma, and both had very poor vision when they passed...
![Image of blooming lavender fields in rows and rows, and a sunset sky](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-03/Michelle%27s%20Story%20740x444px.jpg)
Mar 2021
Michelle's Story
"...I am so thankful to all the wonderful medical staff that work so hard for their patients...and to the generosity of family members who help facilitate organ donation, so that people like myself can receive the gift of sight..."
![Image of reading glasses sitting on an open book](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/Maria%27s%20Story%20740x444px%20.jpg)
Mar 2021
Maria's Story
I’m happy that this was diagnosed early, before any damage was done...
![Image of slightly blurry digital clock](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/Lorraine%27s%20Story%20740x444px%20.jpg)
Mar 2021
Lorraine's Story
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...
![Image of folded reading glasses sitting on an open book](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/Elizabeth%27s%20Story%20740x444px%20.jpg)
Feb 2021
Elizabeth's Story
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...
![Image of traffic light during twilight hours](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/Frances%27%20Story%20740x444px%20.jpg)
Jan 2021
Frances' Story
My eye specialist says we are fortunate to have kept my glaucoma under control for so many years...
![image of single use eye drop tubes on yellow background](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/Marlene%27s%20Story%20740x444px%20.jpg)
Dec 2020
Marlene's Story
About 10 years ago I received a phone call from my brother. He had been diagnosed with glaucoma...
![Image of dark folded sunglasses on edge of table](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/Helen%27s%20Story%20740x444px%20.jpg)
Nov 2020
Helen's Story
I feel fortunate to be able to live life to the maximum. I always wear sunglasses outside everyday, no matter the weather...
![Image of 89 year old woman](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2020-11/Valda%20Story%20740x444px.jpg)
Nov 2020
Valda's Story
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...