Yesterday I went to get my eyes checked and I found out I have
glaucoma. Unfortunately I have it in my right eye which is my good eye. (The eye I see best out of). I have to go to a specialist to see what comes next. My trip may have to be postponed. I don't have any health insurance and can't afford to get any. Hopefully drops will fix my problem; if I need surgery I have no idea what I'll do. Glaucoma can blind a person and you may not notice there is a problem till it's too late. Glaucoma affects one in 200 hundred people over fifty and one in 10 people over 80. Certain ethnic groups are more likely to develop glaucoma even at an early age. Please get your eyes checked and be sure they check your eye pressure. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
Oh Linda, I am so sorry. I will have everything crossed that you can get some economical and effective treatment AND still have that trip you have worked so hard for.
ReplyDeleteOH Boo Linda! What a shame!! The drops do well though.
ReplyDeleteMy husband has glaucoma and it is just a matter of being diligent with the treatment.
Don't stop being creative!
Hi Elephant's Child, thanks, Oh I hope it is an inexpensive fix for sure.
ReplyDeleteHi Sadhana, thanks, I hope the drops are all I need. The prospect of loosing my eye sight has given me quite a jolt to say the least. All I could think of is how can I paint or sculpt without eyesight, so no worry to loosing or discarding my creativity.
I'm so sorry to hear the news, Linda. My paternal grandmother had it, but I don't know how she was treated. My maternal side has cataract. So I am careful with UV although I am certain I will have it one day. As we get older, we will need more health care. It might be an opportunity for you to look at health insurance, as a priority. : )
ReplyDeleteGood Luck Linda. Hoping it all works out.
ReplyDeleteSorry to read about the glaucoma, you will feel quite shocked and fearful with that sort of news. The people that I know of that have glaucoma are given eye drops to keep it under control. I hope that there is something simple and effective that can be done for you and that you can still have your road trip. Hugs, P
ReplyDeleteThere always seems to be a monkey wrench in the works, somewhere. I'm so sorry to hear of this. I'm glad it was caught early. My Mother-in-Law's glaucoma was well controlled with drops.
ReplyDeleteIn a few years you will be able to get medicare.....the cost of eye care will go down considerably. Health insurance is probably unaffordable now but once you have medicare there are some good inexpensive plans available....depending on what state you live in.
All this is cold comfort now. Toes crossed that all goes will with you and that you will be able to travel.
Oh boo! Sending you comforting thoughts that words cannot quite say...hope that you get easy treatment for relief and that you get to enjoy your trip still.
ReplyDeleteWhat a frightening and discouraging diagnosis. ay it be easily treatable with drops and may you live to a ripe old age enjoying the beauty of the natural world that so inspires you.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear the news about your eye. Have heart, most cases are handled quite nicely with the daily drops. Will pray that is your answer.
ReplyDeleteTo quote Jackie Gleason, that's a revoltin' development. I hope the eye drops fix it and you're soon on the way.
ReplyDeleteI hope that your prognosis is good. I have a friend with glaucoma in both eyes and she's been taking eye drops for years without any loss of vision. Hopefully, this will wind up being nothing more than a nuisance.
ReplyDeleteLinda I am so sorry about this. I remember hnow frightened I felt when I was diagnosed with it almost 5 years go. I imagine I felt the same things you are going through. With using the drops that are prescribed, my pressures have remained steady and even though it is a worry, it's not as dire as it was at first. Mine is in my right eye also. The drops that I use have finally gone generic, so they are not as costly as they were at first. Hopefully, they can get you all set up for a treatment regine, then you can be on your way. Ask your doctor for samples, as they do have them! When I had no insurance my Doc was very helpful in giving them to me.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about the Glaucoma. Hopefully the drops will keep it in check. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI know all too well what it feels like to be faced with the possibility of losing one's eyesight. I had cataracts in my 40's (which were easily fixed with surgery) and more recently had surgery for a detached retina. I couldn't see out of that eye for 3 months, but it's all good now.
So sorry to hear of this, but so glad you went to get your eyes checked. I hope for the best for you, Linda.
ReplyDeleteWhat about Obamacare? It is supposed to help all people get health insurance. Good luck to you.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, sorry to hear your bad news, I hope the glaucoma can be treated effectively and you'll be able to get on the road soon. Wish you all the best for now.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that you have one more thing to deal with. My Dad has had glaucoma for years and they have been able to keep it in check. I hope, like other posters who have experienced the disease, that yours will also be manageable.
ReplyDeleteHi Midori, thanks, health insurance is just too expensive and keeps going up I hope I can make it to 65 and get Medicare then.
ReplyDeleteHi Dennis, thanks so much.
Hi Peter, thanks, I hope all I need is the drops and I hope they don't turn my blue eyes brown as someone mentioned to me a friend's did.
Hi Suzi, thanks, yes those darn monkey's. Ugh.
Hi Barbara, thanks, at least I found out, I guess that's the good part.
Hi Christine, thanks, I hope all I need is the drops.
Hi Patti, thanks, Hope I'll be on my trip soon.
Hi Joanne, thanks, yes revoltin.
Hi Ms. Sparrow, thanks, yes hopefully just a nuisance.
Hi Barbara, thanks, good to know that the cost of the drops have decreased. Hopefully I can get the samples.
Hi Marguerite, thanks, Oh I had no idea you had so much trouble with your eyes, so frightening, makes mine seem a small problem.
Hi charlene, thanks, yes I've been reading so much lately I thought I might need some reading glasses. A good reminder to take care of our eyes.
Hi Gigi, thanks, hate to be pessimistic but have you read what the costs of the so called care are going to be? not so good. supposedly at the end of the year they'll (big brother) will send out notifications, we shall see.
Hi Mark, thanks, I hope it's just a small glitch in the scheme of things.
Hi Michele, thanks, here's hoping.
I have an appointment this morning at 9 am so I'll soon know what the outcome is, thankfully I got in real soon so I don't have to worry myself to death.
Oh, Linda, I'm sooo sorry! I have a friend in New Orleans who used the drops very successfully for long years until she decided to have the operation. Two things: (1) there should be literature at your local CVS/Walgreen's about how to get insurance under new Federal guidelines (ask if there isn't about where to go) and (2) laser surgery, much cheaper than the glaucoma surgery, can remove glaucoma -- check very, very carefully into this as there might be an alternative path.
ReplyDeleteHang in there!!!
Crossing my fingers for a good outcome from your appointment today. I've read the drops work really well. Please hang in there and let us know what the doctor says. Lots of people here care about you.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this....such poor timing for you. I am sure the doctors will be able to help and God will provide with finances...i believe that. Thinking of you prayerfully. Dee
ReplyDeleteThis is really shocking news for you! I do hope the appointment goes well. Let us all know.... lots of love Kitty xxx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your diagnosis! And it's tough when you don't have medical insurance! I hope you get good news from your specialist. My dad was diagnosed with glaucoma & all he ever needed were the drops. Good thing you went to have your eyes checked!
ReplyDeleteSending you good healthy thoughts -- let us know what happens.
My daughter works for this Doctor, I asked her and she said to look on their we-site about Glaucoma~~~it is very treatable~~~maybe this will give you some comfort
ReplyDeletehttp://www.beaumontvision.com/
Hi Kittie, thanks, I'll check Walgreens to see what the cost is, I've heard it's very expensive, but not sense thinking that till I know for sure.
ReplyDeleteHi Lori, thanks so much for kind thoughts next post on frogs tells part of the story so far.
Hi Dee, thanks, I hope the finances will fall from heaven for sure.
Hi Kitty, thanks, anything with the eye is so frightening but so far so good, see next post.
Hi Judy, thanks, I hope a whole bunch of folks get their eyes checked by reading my post, you just never know.
Hi Carroll, thanks, I'll check out the link, thanks for the info.