Comments on: Simple eye test key in preserving Graham Bartley’s vision and his life

By: Michelle Moseley

Michelle Moseley — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:07:35 +0000

How amazing! I am so excited for you that you were able to be treated and your vision is improving. I have had countless visual fields. I went in for a regular eye exam when I was pregnant with my daughter a few years ago and the ophthalmologist found my optic nerves were severely swollen. My life changed in an instant with a diagnosis of pseudotumor cerebri. In my opinion, it is even worse than a tumor because it is a “fake” tumor and a very serious disorder that will make you go blind. I too have lost peripheral vision but have had 5 brain surgeries and am now better than ever. I still have the disease but I am enrolled in school and plan on graduating in 2015. I love the doors that PCC has opened to me. A few years ago, I almost didn’t make it after all the surgeries with the depression that followed but I overcame it and am working towards a lifetime dream. Your story is an inspiration to me!! Good luck and I hope you continue to get better :-)

By: Sharon Hayes

Sharon Hayes — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 02:27:43 +0000

This is my second time reading your vision on your life, and I applaud you for being brave.For myself I came face-to-face with a wrong eye surgery on the 1st of October and am thankful I can see, im not blind.Congradulations and keep smiling.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 21:31:40 +0000

I had a similar situation (10 years ago) when I went to an ophthalmologist for the first time. After dilating my eyes, the ophthalmologist could see pressure on my optic nerve.
My brain tumor was a craniopharyngioma. Since then, I have met 5 other individuals from my high school (Westview) that also had brain tumors. I never realized how common they are.
Graham, I wish you the best of luck for your recovery and healing!

By: Frances Camp

Frances Camp — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:43:21 +0000

Great Story! Good Luck Graham.

By: Kristin Watkins

Kristin Watkins — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 15:38:02 +0000

Great story! Really exemplifies PCC’s excellent staff and PCC’s approach to serving our students. Good luck Graham!

By: Tia Holland

Tia Holland — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 21:19:31 +0000

Amazing story – Glad everyone was vigilant and the students, faculty and specialists caught the abnormality/tumor! So glad for Graham Bartley. I hope he can continue in his chosen field. Great article, James!

By: Mary Severson

Mary Severson — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 22:53:54 +0000

This is a great story and a testament to both Graham’s courage and PCC staff’s actions on behalf of their students. Makes me proud to be part of PCC!

By: Elias Chapman

Elias Chapman — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 19:13:36 +0000

What an incredible story. Certainly peeked my interest in the Ophthalmic industry. I might just have to look into what I can do to possibly make this happen for someone else. Who said miracles aren’t real?

By: Yasuko Snyder

Yasuko Snyder — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 04:56:28 +0000

Wow, this is a moving story! I am very impressed with the team work of the OMT members.

By: Nicole Tobin

Nicole Tobin — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 15:08:00 +0000

What an amazing story! Great work from Opthalmic Tech students!