Will glaucoma cause blindness? If you’ve recently been diagnosed with glaucoma, one of the first questions that may come to mind is: “Will I go blind from glaucoma?” In this episode of Field of Vision with Nikki D, we talk honestly about the fear of vision loss and what glaucoma really means for your long-term eye health.

Nikki has lived with glaucoma for more than 25 years and previously worked as a medical and surgical technologist in an eye surgery center. In this episode, she explains how glaucoma affects the optic nerve, why eye pressure (IOP) matters, and how doctors monitor progression through tests like visual field exams and OCT scans.

You’ll learn how glaucoma is typically managed, why early detection is so important, and why many people live full lives with glaucoma while maintaining functional vision. This conversation is designed to bring calm, clarity, and realistic perspective to one of the most common fears people have after diagnosis.

If you are newly diagnosed with glaucoma or trying to better understand glaucoma treatment and monitoring, this episode will help you understand the condition and feel less alone in navigating it.

*The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences and perspectives. It is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your ophthalmologist, physician, or qualified healthcare professional regarding any questions you may have about your eye health or medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of something you heard on this podcast.

What should you expect after a glaucoma diagnosis? If you’ve been just diagnosed with glaucoma and are wondering what happens next, this episode of Field of Vision with Nikki D walks you through the first steps of navigating life with this condition.

In this episode, Nikki explains what typically happens during glaucoma appointments, including eye pressure (IOP) checks, optic nerve imaging, OCT scans, and visual field tests. She also discusses how doctors monitor glaucoma over time, how treatment plans often begin with pressure-lowering eye drops, and why understanding the testing process can help reduce anxiety after diagnosis.

Having lived with glaucoma for more than 25 years and previously working as a medical and surgical technologist in an eye surgery center, Nikki shares both personal insight and practical perspective on managing this chronic eye condition.

If you’re newly diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma, worried about eye pressure readings, or trying to understand what your doctor is monitoring during visits, this episode will help you feel more prepared and less alone.

Just Diagnosed With Glaucoma — What I Wish Someone Told Me

What happens after a glaucoma diagnosis? If you were just diagnosed with glaucoma and left your appointment feeling scared or overwhelmed, this episode is for you.

In this first full episode of Field of Vision with Nikki D, Nikki shares her personal experience living with glaucoma for more than 25 years and discusses the emotional and practical realities that come with hearing the word “glaucoma” for the first time.

You’ll learn what many patients wish they understood earlier, including:

• what a glaucoma diagnosis really means • how eye pressure (IOP) and optic nerve health are monitored • what visual field tests and OCT scans measure • why glaucoma often progresses slowly • how to manage the anxiety that can come after diagnosis

Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because damage can occur gradually without obvious symptoms. But with early detection, regular monitoring, and proper treatment, many people successfully manage the condition for decades.

This episode offers calm, responsible perspective from someone who understands glaucoma from both sides — as a patient and from experience working in an eye surgery center.

If you’re living with glaucoma, newly diagnosed, or supporting someone who is, this conversation will help you better understand the journey ahead and remind you that you’re not alone.