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Tom Franklin
Community member
When I found out that I had glaucoma it came as a shock. No one that I'm aware of in my family has had it. Of course I was afraid that this meant I was going to be blind. I started researching and while researching I found this community. Here were people going through or having gone through the same thing I was. The support and information I got helped to ease my fears and helped me to realize that though my life was changed I could still do the things I love to do though maybe differently. This disease could only take over my life if I let it. This group has helped me to live with glaucoma. Because of it I know that I'm not alone. There are people who understand and are willing to share.
Thank you for letting me be a part of this group.
Frank Waltz
Community member
I am extremely grateful for The Glaucoma Community. Reading about other's journey with glaucoma has been very supportive and helpful to me in a number of ways, all positive. I thank everyone that have shared their experiences, stories, concerns, fears and positve outcomes. I am amazed by what some have endured and continue to feel hopeful for the future.
David Carman
Community member
The Glaucoma Community allows us to learn from and support one another which can significantly impact the choices that we make to deal with this disease.
Esther Komeng
Community member
Initially, I thought I'm the only one in this world but after joining the community, now I feel relaxed. Knowing glaucoma is a world eye disease and not only me. Thanks to the community.
Maria João Mocho
Community Member
I have to thank The Glaucoma Community very much for all the useful information you send us every week, that I follow up with attention. Now I'm more confident, hopeful, but since the diagnosis I have been very worried and sad about this situation (which was not caused by me, because I have always been very careful with my health), so, since the beginning I have searched a lot, worldwide, for information about the disease, that's why I have found The Glaucoma Community, a support group in which, besides the clinical and scientific information, we can find (even online) other people with the same kind of health problem and difficulties, which is very important to face it in a positive way. I keep hoping one day, with all the scientific research, a cure will be found, but meanwhile there are many innovations to improve our life quality, so, it's very important to keep updated, even if these new technologies and medicines take time to reach my country, and at an affordable price. Hope is what we need to keep going...
Frank Clark
Community Member
My battle with glaucoma was a five year battle. As I moved along I relied a great deal on information from the Glaucoma Community. In the end I ended up at U. C. Davis having my left eye removed. That transition was made so much easier by you giving me information that made the whole process more understandable. Still depending on your help, after all I still have one good eye but you never know what is around the corner. Thank you so much.
Jessica
Community member
I love the community. Now that I'm pretty used to living with it after my diagnosis, I don't go on it as often but I still love seeing many articles that gives tips and case studies on Glaucoma.
Donna Stark
Community member
I am so grateful for all of the information on here! Thank-you everyone!
SusieQ
Community member
I found TGC via an article on the Glaucoma Research Foundation's website. Your platform has provided several informative articles about glaucoma as well as allowing patients to dialogue with others traveling the same path. Connection & information are important tools for understanding glaucoma
Lorraine
Community member
First time sharing. Thanks for a list of questions to ask the ophthalmologist. It really helped empower(ed) me to ask questions. Thanks!
Fannye LeSassier
Community member
"Today I have learned an abundance of knowledge about my glaucoma. I am prepared to get into some of the studies to help my severe glaucoma and get off some of the eye drops meds. I have had several surgeries and the pressures did not lower. Pressures currently unstable. "
Jannet Ruddock Simms
Community member
I'm so encouraged by reading. Thank you very much
Carolyn
Community member
Early in my journey I didn’t know anyone my age who had glaucoma. I found some online resources and realized how much it helped to communicate with other glaucoma patients, share stories and offer/receive support. Every time I’ve experienced side effects of my treatment - which has been often through the years - it’s helped me to reach out to others and share what I’m experiencing. Last year the glaucoma forum on Responsum was recommended to me as a way to educate myself and connect with other patients. I signed up and have appreciated what the app can offer, including helpful articles from credible sources, and engaging with other patients to offer and receive support. I appreciate everyone who dedicates their time to educating and supporting patients, including those who create content and engage with Responsum.
Rayna
Community member
[The Glaucoma Community] has been wonderful and informative!
Carolyn
Community member
I appreciate the forum and wish it had been around when I was first diagnosed in 2006. 😊
Brizette Castellanos
Program Coordinator and Social Media Specialist—Glaucoma Research Foundation
Glaucoma patients have been waiting for this for a very long time! I believe this app has the potential to serve as a platform for Glaucoma Patient Support Groups. My favorite feature is the customizable News Feed, which lists so many relevant articles for patients and caregivers.
Robird54
Community member
I’m definitely learning things I had no idea of.
Bren
Community member
I like this community. I appreciate that the focus stays on the subject of glaucoma. I had been searching for a glaucoma support group for some time. It does help to be able to share talk about glaucoma with others who have the same condition.
Larry
Community Member
To The Glaucoma Community team. I am new to this community site but not to the disease of glaucoma. I am really enjoying the app and site. Not only do I find it easy to use, but it provides much-needed information for all levels. I love the library and notebook sections as well as being able to communicate with others that have glaucoma.
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