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Barbara was diagnosed with glaucoma and cataracts eight years ago. For many years she was able to manage her glaucoma with drops. However, she became concerned when her glaucoma began to worsen and she experienced double vision. It wasn’t until recently that Barbara...
A 66-year-old active retiree, Bill loves spending his days playing basketball, tennis, and golf. When he was diagnosed with glaucoma, he became worried that any potential vision loss could impact his ability to play his favorite sports. As someone with a family...
As a family counselor and minister, Michael has spent the majority of his life putting the needs of others first. However, when he noticed changes to his vision he knew it was time to make his health a priority. Michael first noticed changes to his vision eight years...
As a retired nurse, Teresa has had a great deal of experience in the operating room. Always helping others, she was surprised when the tables turned, and she was diagnosed with glaucoma. Having worked in the industry, Teresa knew she needed to take her diagnosis...
For Sandra, an active and outdoorsy retiree, wearing glasses and contacts was second nature to her – after all, she had worn them since she was five years old. However, when she was diagnosed with glaucoma in her early thirties, Sandra was concerned. She had no family...
In 2015, Carol visited her doctor for a routine eye exam. At the time, she was not having any vision issues, but her doctor did notice she had some optic nerve damage, ultimately diagnosing her with glaucoma and cataracts. In terms of treatment, Carol was prescribed...