Glaucoma: It’s Not Just for Old People!
Perhaps the most famous person to suffer from glaucoma was Ray Charles. He developed glaucoma at an early age and never received proper treatment. He was blind by age seven.
Former Minnesota Twins slugger and National Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett was forced to retire when he lost the vision in his right eye at age 35. The culprit? Glaucoma.
Though glaucoma is much more prevalent in those over the age of 40, it is certainly not limited to that age group. I am living proof. I was diagnosed with glaucoma eight years ago at the age of 27.
Don’t let glaucoma rob you of your sight. Schedule an eye exam this year and every year thereafter. When glaucoma is detected early, blindness can nearly always be prevented. You can support The Glaucoma Foundation’s efforts to find a cure for glaucoma by making a pledge.
good info…once again…glad you finally posted WHY you were supporting “Gloaucoma” (even though i’m sure a lot of people knew why)…but are you SURE you aren’t old???? LOL
Good post…glad you are informing people about this. Hope you’re not sleepy yet!
I remember when Kirby had to retire. He was one of my most favorite baseball players :)
of course its not for old people!! and im glad u r making this blogathon about this subject since its good to warn people this can happen to everyone!!
Great post Tish. I didn’t know that was what caused Ray Charles blindness. We gotta cure this thing!
You know what? I had no idea! I thought that this was something that happened in your seventies and eighties! Thank you for enlightening me (and everyone) on this subject! :)
Thanks for the information - I have not had my eyes checked in while - perhaps I should. Keep up the good work you two!
And my dh who was diagnosed around the time he was 25.
And my 13 yr old who, when first checked a couple of years ago, had pressures in the high twenties (low-mid teens is normal!)
And my 10 yr old who has pressures in the low 20’s.
It’s definitely NOT an old people disease. :)
My Grandma had Glaucoma, I am glad there was someone there to help her…
You guys are awesome for doing this!
I had to sleep guys, that how I sometimes rid myself of pain…. that and morphine, I have a prescription!
Peace…