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Tag: Glaucoma

Living With Glaucoma: My Journey with Vision Loss and Enucleation 

Posted on January 10, 2025 - 12:58 pm by Phil Shanholtzer
couple embracing on a bridge in front of a waterfall

I was diagnosed with glaucoma about 15 years ago. At the time, it was pretty manageable, with eye drops and regular check-ins with the ophthalmologist. Life didn’t change much.  Adapting to Vision Changes  In 2017, I lost vision in my right eye because of a retinal vein occlusion – a burst blood vessel in the […]

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AMD & Low Vision Awareness Month: Preventing Falls

Posted on February 7, 2024 - 1:20 pm by Pris Rogers
Person using white cane while walking outside

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to highlight current research on AMD, other eye conditions, and falls.  Fall Risk and Low Vision  A recent British study finds people with cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are at a 33% greater risk of falls or fractures […]

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