Community stories

As a clinical educator at Glaucoma Australia, Eleasha Figredo works closely with patients to support them throughout their journey, reassuring them along the way...

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...

"...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..."

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...