glaucoma recovery who knew it would be this tricky

[Angel5454]

I definitely think I’ve had a rough time recovering from from this trab surgery because of my age. When I had a retinal detachment in 2012 I went back to the gym after eight weeks and just got on with it. Work was the problem as I went through such a terrible time as they wanted to get rid of me( which didn’t happen). This time twelve years older I’ve been more unwell in the first few weeks and a lot more uncertain. I’ve seen a massive change in my eyesight in a couple of weeks which shook me up and it took a week or so for me to feel better. Work has been really good this time( change of management)but as for me I’ve felt a lot more worried. I’m still trying to get used to my new prescription glasses and my vision is not as I expected but maybe I’ve got to get used to the new glasses.I do try to stay positive but I do get moments when I think OH MY GOD IS THIS EVER GOING TO GET BETTER. I have to keep saying to myself that I’m lucky as I still have some sight and I can continue working and living. I know I’m lucky that way but I still get moments of worry and fear.

[callie77]

Hi Angelyes this is a very hard disease to live with, there are a lot of ups and downs.

I'm feeling very down at moment so I'm not much use to you but hopefully someone will come along soon who will have the right words to make you feel better.

You are not alone (that's what I try to tell myself).

Take care

[Angel5454 in reply to callie77]

Thankyou for the reply I hope you start to feel better soon. It’s so good that we have this community and to know that everyone on here is going through the same things 💖💖

[Longwalks3]

I completely understand where you're coming from. I have had a lot of surgery over the years and have a lot of damage to both optic nerves (I lost my driving licence in 2020). Now I am at a place where my pressures have been stable at 10- 14 in each eye for about 2 years but I have noticed a deterioration in my vision in the last few months. I am on my way to an appointment to have visual fields and a retinal scan done and will see my consultant again in the New Year. I am finding this all very scary and I feel quite low at the moment too. I really don't want more surgery but I have such sensitive eyes that I find any glaucoma drops impossible to tolerate. I will be thinking of you and I wish you the best coping with your difficult situation.

[Angel5454 in reply to Longwalks3]

Thankyou for the post . It helps that we have this place to come to and say how we feel. People who don’t have this try to understand but it is difficult for them to understand the emotional feelings we go through. All the best with you treatment and we will all get through together💖💖💖

[callie77 in reply to Longwalks3]

thinking of you x