Mike and Tish @ Blogs We Luv will be blogging for The Glaucoma Foundation during this up-coming blogathon. And as an added incentive, they will be giving away a $25 Amazon gift card at the close of Blogathon 2007, and for every $5 you contribute, you will be eligible for one entry into the drawing.

You see, at present, there is no cure for glaucoma. However, if it is diagnosed and treated early, blindness can be prevented.

I am one of the lucky glaucoma patients. I was diagnosed eight years ago, at the age of 27. I see my doctor frequently, and I am on daily medications to control the disease. I have suffered very little optic nerve damage so far, and with any luck, it will stay that way. I dream of the day a cure is found – hopefully in my own lifetime.

- Tish @ Blogs We Luv

Two weeks ago, I wrote about my Grandpa’s glaucoma — whatever object you focus on will appear clear and crisp, but there would be an area to the side of your focus which will be blurry. But as soon as you gaze at the blurry area it becomes crisp because now you are focusing on that area – and so now a different area on side will become blurry.

Now, my grandpa isn’t as “lucky” as Tish. His glaucoma is already at an advanced stage, and despite applying eye drops as prescribed by his ophthalmologist, the pressure in his left eye remains high (high pressure causes progression of glaucoma and visual field defects).

And the scary thing is, it runs in the family! Is anybody in your family affected by glaucoma? You may read more about glaucoma, which is the leading cause of preventable blindness at The Eye Digest or The Glaucoma Foundation. Or if you’re feeling generous today, or tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, please support Mike and Tish by pledging to donate to The Glaucoma Foundation :)