Completely personal opinions noted after knowing some folks...........

First, sorry Terri....ANYTHING healthwise is an issue and a real pain in the whatever part is broken.

I have known several people in varying age groups with glaucoma and have noticed that there must be either different levels of it or perhaps different stages. Some experience sharply reduced vision and great pain while others are virtually sympton free with some others ranging in between. Obviously, I don't know diddly squat about it. It just strikes me that there must be something that causes the disease to either change or go through stages or something.

Also there used to be some thought that certain personality types were more prone to glaucoma as well as other "pressure" type problems such as Meniere's Syndrome, an ear problem which the astronaut Alan Shepherd had. He also had glaucoma. After the ear problem was corrected through what was then a risky surgery, he was put back on flight status and his moon landing was done without any treatment for the glaucoma.

I know there are some others far more qualified than I am around here.......just a couple of random thoughts. Good Luck and Much Love from here........

Spaw