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[Ms Peak]

Hello ladies.

Not menopause I know but having been a member for a number of years I seek advice if you have any.

I am already losing my hearing some 10 years and wear hearing aides. I'm 59.

Yesterday I saw the optician- I do wear varifocals too but felt my vision had changed since last years test. The optician told me without doubt that I am heading towards Glaucoma...blimey.

Does anyone suffer from it, advice, guidance please. I am not diabetic or have any major health needs.

I feel sad and shocked that I may lose two senses as I get older....

Regards

Ms Peaks.

One a postive note to ladies that remember me. I married my delightful partner of 4 years in February x
 

[groundhog]

Hi Ms. Peaks,
I remember you fondly and all that you went through 🙏 hope you are happy now x

Glaucoma - well I don’t know much but I’m on steroid drops for an 8nflmatory eye condition and know glaucoma is a risk factor of the steroid drops.
.  My opthamologist tells me it can be managed quite successfully with drops and I have a friend who does just that, has regular checks and it’s well managed.

Hope it doesn’t progress too quickly 🙏
Congratulations on your marriage 🌺🌺

[Ms Peak]

Hi Groundhog.

Thanks for you kind response.

I am very happy in life with the man of my dreams. Its 8 years in Sept since my eldest boy chose heaven- so missed in life. No changes with my DD but I accept it easier nowdays

Big hugs
Ms Peak xx

[Limpy]

Hi Ms Peak,

It's so good to heat that you married your lovely man - very happy making.

I do not have Glaucoma but my mum did, I think it was managed with eye drops.
I have frequent eye checks anyway given I have contact lenses. The importance of regular eye checks for me, given my family history, has been stressed by whatever optician I have ever seen.