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This article hits home for me also. Not that I will benefit in any way, but the hope of treatment for sufferers.

I am 37 years old, and 2 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with normal tension open angle glaucoma. In my left eye I have already lost some sight, in my right eye, it seems to be in the preglaucoma stage. To say the least, for the past two weeks, my thoughts have been constantly on the idea of being blind in the coming years. So any hope for anyone is a plus to me.

My husband has had glacoma for many years. He is blind for the most part now. He can see light and some movement.

Medical technology is so good now, that if you will just do what the Dr. says and be really faithful with your meds, the prospect of having a long eyesight lifetime is great.

I don't know where you live, but get yourself to the best specialist that you you can find.
My husband is 71 and has had a host of other eye problems not glacoma related. So, you should be in good shape. One other thing, if you have children have them tested often as this is a hereditary disease. The good thing is that our children are in their forties and no sign.
If I can be of any help in any way feel free to freepmail me.

Hopefully in your left eye you had only minimally lost peripheral vision. That is the case with many of my early glaucoma patients; we are able to arrest progression of the disease before additional peripheral vision is lost. The all important central vision is of course, in glaucoma the very last thing to be affected. It sounds like you are a LONG way from that happening.

These days, with timely and proper care it is rare for patients to lose their sight entirely from glaucoma. NTG formerly was somewhat of a more unusual diagnosis than it is today. Technology had advanced and has allowed us to obtain a much greater understanding of early damage to susceptible anatomy of the eye.

Obviously, I do not know the particulars of your case, but if you follow your doctor's instructions, chances are you will suffer no additional vision loss.

The post below yours suggests that you seek the best specialist you can find. Quite frankly, in the vast majority of cases, that is wholly unnecessary, as nearly all glaucoma cases can be efficiently and successfully managed by an optometrist or general ophthalmologist. A responsible doctor will certainly refer you for more specialized care if your case is a complicated one.

Best wishes on your future ocular health.