When I have a crisis in my life, I need talking to someone/somebody. I don't want to talk to my family as they will worry.

Since 50yrs old I've had glucoma in both eyes, the right eye being the worse. I don't think the many doctors that treated knew what they were treating and I fell through the cranks. Or perhaps it was the medication I needed through the years. I will never know. Second quessing, will not prevent. My latest dignoses is the most devasting as the doctor predicts the use of the eye may malfuntion in the future. My only hope is that eye drops prevent my right eye progressing worse and I see as well (which is not terriffic) as present.

This eliminates the quality of my life. I'm an independant woman and going into the direction of dependance is devasting. I am able to drive now (locally) and be involved w/the PC/TV. Some of my friends claim I can function in the remainder of my life w/eyesight in only one eye. Sure hope they are right.

This week I plan to get a 2nd opinion of a local doctor. I also know of a hospital relatively near to obtain a second opinion. I will keep you all posted and grateful you are listening to me. Please forgive my spelling as no spellck lol.