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Roger McGuinn: Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist

When I was first diagnosed, I had trouble even accepting that something this serious could happen to my eyes. My motivation is getting people to have their eyes tested.

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Dolores J. Rush, Artist with Pigmentary Glaucoma

Dolores implores all artists and designers to make an appointment for an eye exam.

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Art Takahara Personal Story

My message to those who have family members or friends with glaucoma is to try to understand for themselves what the disease is all about.

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Who knew I had Glaucoma? I didn't.

Glaucoma is not just a disease your grandmother has. It can happen to anyone. And most types of glaucoma have no symptoms.

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Stephanie Handler: Discovering Glaucoma

Stephanie was shocked to learn she had glaucoma after discovering that the vision in her left eye was blurred.

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"Why I Became a Scientist"

Dr. Nicholas Marsh-Armstrong talks about what inspired him to become a scientist.

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Ron Payne: "I've Seen What Glaucoma Can Do"

Ron Payne of Philadelphia has seen both his mother and his sister lose their sight to glaucoma.

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Danielle Fiarito, 16-Year-Old Glaucoma Fighter

16-year old Danielle Fiarito is as busy as a high school junior can be. And she has glaucoma.

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Pravin Chauhan's Tale of Two Brothers

As a child, Pravin's left eye was injured during a village sports competition.

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Art Takahara: Learning about Glaucoma

Art Takahara found out he had glaucoma 15 years ago during a routine eye exam.

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