How can I help my child with glaucoma in the classroom?

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If you are the parent of a child with glaucoma, it is important to work closely with your school staff and the educational system to insure that the needs of your child are met. Explore what resources are available in your area. In many communities throughout the country, special education funding and services are provided to meet the needs of visually impaired children.

Here is more information on childhood glaucoma and education

Posted on October 16, 2008 4:36 PM

Comments (2)

I do not have Glaucoma Disease but im doing a project on it and i wanted to know how it would effect someones life if they have it. But what im asking is, Does there life change? Do that have to do anything different? Or do they have to do anything special just to live?

Response from Glaucoma Research Foundation:
Lifestyle changes as a result of glaucoma are minimal but they do exist. Medication regimens must be adhered to; there are doctor’s visits and tests you must take regularly. It’s a good idea to schedule medications around daily routines such as waking, mealtimes, and bedtime. That way, your medications will become a natural part of your day.

Posted by Trudy | December 2, 2008 12:17 PM

is it true............that marijuana help your vision when you have it?????????????????

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Response from the Glaucoma Research Foundation:

Marijuana has been very well studied. Marijuana will lower intraocular pressure approximately 20% in nearly 60% of people who try it. However, it is only effective for two hours. A 60% response rate is terrible compared to the rate for modern eye drops.

Here is a link to our information on medical marijuana:
http://www.glaucoma.org/treating/medical_marijua.php

Posted by taylor king | March 2, 2009 10:30 AM