Always Under Pressure – Cure Glaucoma

January is Glaucoma Awareness month. It’s probably a disease many people don’t think about very often. But did you know that over 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma? It’s called the “sneak thief of sight” because there are no symptoms and once the vision is lost, it’s gone for good. Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. While there is currently no cure, vision loss can be slowed or prevented with early detection.

I was diagnosed with glaucoma in my late 30’s. I’m so grateful for medical advancements that made it possible to detect the disease in the early stages. What will this mean for my future? I may go blind, or I may not. I just don’t know. But the diagnosis has pushed me to becoming a better photographer and wanting to see more of God’s beauty everyday. My family and I started hiking together a few years ago. And now it’s something we all look forward to doing together. Family time is always a good thing.

I share this with you as a reminder to get your eyes checked every year. It’s a simple and pain-free test. And it just may save your sight.

Background die cut – My Favorite Things

Grey polka dot paper – Cleaver Handmade – Heidi Kress

Sentiment – Custom-made

Ribbon die cut – Family Treasures

Circle die cuts for eye – Lawn Fawn

White gel pen – Signo

Bling – The Paper Studio

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