Have you recently been diagnosed with glaucoma? This course explains the workings of the eye and the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. It also discusses the emotional impact of vision loss and ways to continue daily activities when such loss occurs. The glaucoma-related information provided will help you take an active role in the rehabilitation process.
Course: GLA-101, Media: B, C, LP and OL, Lessons: 5
Glaucoma
Course ID: GLA-101 & GLA-111
Audience
Adult Continuing Education, High School, and Family Education Programs
Course Description
Glaucoma affects tens of millions of people worldwide, but despite its prevalence,
many people lack accurate information about this disease. Therefore, the goal
of this course is to provide glaucoma-related information to help the student
take an active role in the rehabilitation process. The lessons describe the
workings of the eye as well as the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. They
also discuss the emotional impact of vision loss and ways to continue daily
activities when such loss occurs. The material in this course is informational
only and does not replace the advice of a medical doctor or a rehabilitation
specialist.
Media
large print, braille, audiocassette, and online
Organization
The course is divided into five lessons.
Credit
none.
Prerequisite Skills
none
Prerequisite Equipment
Students provide their own writing materials. Students taking the audio version
provide their own tape recorders.
Overview
Students submit five assignments to the instructor. Assignments may be submitted
in all formats.
Grading
letter grades
Objectives and Content
After completing Lesson 1, the student will be able to
a. explain the workings of a healthy eye
b. describe primary open-angle glaucoma
c. describe less common forms of glaucoma
After competing Lesson 2, the student will be able to
a. define the role of eye doctors
b. describe a routine eye exam
c. describe additional eye tests for glaucoma
After completing Lesson 3, the student will be able to
a. discuss glaucoma medications
b. describe laser treatments for glaucoma
c. describe conventional surgeries for glaucoma
After completing Lesson 4, the student will be able to
a. describe the reaction phases of adjusting to change
b. describe the rebuilding phases of adjusting to change
c. discuss overcoming negative emotions
After completing Lesson 5, the student will be able to
a. describe the rehabilitation process
b. discuss adaptations
c. discuss orientation and mobility techniques
Course Details
