Does anyone have any experience with this? So I had a routine eye exam for the first time in 5 or 6 years, just to get some reading glasses as I turned 51 this year and it's hard for me to even read the small print on my study bible now. so I've been using my app.
to my Suprise the eye doc said I might have Glaucoma and was going to refer me to a specialist. Eye pressure slightly elevated by peripheral vision was not good at all.
To be honest, I'm a little scared of what this means.
As a person that is no stranger to scary medical diagnoses, I get the fear.
I had mouth cancer about two years ago. Of course one fear is it spreading to the brain, but after treatments all was deemed clear of cancer.
A few months ago, after telling a doctor, a cancer specialist, some things I was experiencing, she told me it may be brain cancer. And her body language made me feel even more scared.
I had to wait two weeks to get a scan. Then it took two more weeks to get my results. It turned out nothing was found, other than my brain that is =P
So just know that it is possible it's not glaucoma. Only time will tell for sure. Just stay on top of things until you know for sure. Ask questions the doctor as well. Don't hesitate. It's better to ask too many than too few.
And if possible take someone with you. They can help you remember what was said, maybe have questions of their own you hadn't considered and in the event it is bad news, you'll have someone there with you. And if it's not, you'll have someone to celebrate with. 😀