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when I was first diagnosed with glaucoma, I thought that my artistic career was maybe over. My father suffered from this and I remember accompanying him for his check-ups. Various health specialists warned me about my future vision. I had worn contact lenses from the age of 16 and in my sixties , I decided to go private for cataract surgery and a trabeculectomy. At first I was very disappointed when my vision became blurred, however, I now appreciate the fact that my glaucoma has been halted and I have perfect vision in one eye and perfectly adequate vision in the other. I am able to continue with my art-work and crafting. I am totally blessed.

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whitedog

Really pleased it's worked out for you.

Fab painting 🙂

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Pandora777

What a lovely painting I am a painter myself and use oils but have also used water colours

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Iona57

I'm very glad it it has turned out well for you, after all the ups and downs!

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Ingaga

Greetings from another fellow artist with glaucoma!

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