04/21/2026
Today marks 10 years since a life changing moment in my life.
Ten years ago, Dr. Anne L. Coleman at UCLA Stein Eye Institute performed trabeculectomy surgery on both of my eyes due to glaucoma.
At the time, I was rapidly losing vision in my left eye. It was a scary and uncertain period in my life. I was living in Los Angeles, facing the very real possibility of permanent vision loss, and unsure what the future would look like.
Thanks to Dr. Coleman’s expertise, care, and decisive action, we were able to stop the damage from progressing and protect the nerves in my other eye.
Since then, I have returned every year for checkups to make sure the procedure continues to hold and that the glaucoma remains stable. Each visit is a reminder of how grateful I am and how fortunate I’ve been.
Today, 10 years later, I am doing great. My surgery was a success, and I continue to be incredibly grateful for the role she played in preserving my vision and changing my life.
Moments like this remind me not to take anything for granted. Being able to see, move, teach, connect, and experience life fully is something I carry with deep appreciation every single day.
Thank you, Dr. Coleman, for your care, your expertise, and for helping me keep my vision and my future. 💙
Grateful beyond words. 🙏✨
