I know about Glaucoma. I have Glaucoma. I have a family history, I have some visible signs within my eyes, but have suffered no damage, as yet. I have been under a doctor's care for almost 10 years. My Mother and her mother have Glaucoma - because of their history, and because of the structure of my inner eye - I have had three doctors all say that even though I have yet to develop damage to my vision, it is only a matter of time and that it is best for me to be treated. I use drops (one each eye) every day, and manage my eye pressure several points beloe the average. I have a pressure test 4 times per year and a visual field test (the way to tell if damage has occurred) once per year.

Glaucoma made my Grandmother blind, in her last years - but hers was quite well advanced before it was diagnosed. My mother likewise had some damage before she was diagnosed, but has had very little damage, and has maintained her pressure at acceptable levels through medication and a lazer surgery in each eye.

I am convinced that managing the disease can be accomplished, and little if any visual damage will occur. I hope your tests show that you caught it early enough, and be encouraged - no matter what; I believe there is good science and medical treatment for this disease, now-a-days.