Field of Vision

Have you ever felt like everything in front of you suddenly looks cluttered or overwhelming—even though you can technically still see it? This experience is known as visual crowding , and it’s something many people living with glaucoma and vision loss experience. In this episode of Field of Vision with Nikki D , we explore what visual crowding is, why it happens in the brain, and why it can become...

Glaucoma eye drop side effects are something many patients experience, but they’re not always talked about openly. If you’ve been prescribed glaucoma medications to lower eye pressure (IOP) , you may notice symptoms like redness, burning, dryness, or irritation. In this episode of Field of Vision with Nikki D , we discuss the different types of glaucoma eye drops , why doctors prescribe them, and...

If you’ve been diagnosed with glaucoma, you may have been prescribed glaucoma eye drops to help lower eye pressure (IOP) . But many patients wonder: What do these drops actually do? Why are there different types? And why do some people need more than one medication? In this episode of Field of Vision with Nikki D , we explain the most common types of glaucoma eye drops , how they work, and how doc...

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...

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 , OC...

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 pr...

Field Of Vision (00:06.358) If you've ever heard the word glaucoma and quietly panicked, then you're not alone and you are definitely in the right place. Hi, I'm Nikki D. I'm not a doctor. I'm here to give. Cut. Field Of Vision (00:24.566) If you've heard the word glaucoma and quietly panicked, you are not alone and you're in the right place. Hi, I'm Nikki D. I'm not a doctor. I'm not here to give...