Living with Glaucoma

- [Celia] My name is Celia Peterson. I'm from Spring Branch, Texas. I have severe glaucoma. I didn't know what to do. I didn't know where to go.

- [Douglas] Let's take a look at how glaucoma can affect some of the most common things we do, along with some tips that might make some of these tasks just a bit easier. Glaucoma is usually caused when fluid builds up in the eye because it's just not draining properly. This can cause pressure in the eye and that pressure can damage the optic nerve.

Now, the optic nerve sends light signals from your eye to your brain. So if the optic nerve gets damaged, those signals just won't go through or they won't go through clearly. Although optic nerve damage is permanent, the right treatment might prevent further damage. And that could even include taking medications, having surgery, or using eyedrops. And hey, you probably already know that using eyedrops can be a bit tricky even in the best circumstances. But just a few tips can help you get the right number of drops in the right place and you can do it on your own no matter your level of vision.

- [Narrator] Now that you've had a chance to learn a bit with us, we'd like to learn more about you, your email address, name, how you heard about Hadley, and your relationship to vision loss. Learning more will give us a better understanding of how to personalize Hadley just for you. And don't worry, everything you share with us online will be kept safe and secure.

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