Papahewa

👁 Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve at the back of your eye. The optic nerve connects your eye to your brain, so untreated glaucoma can cause blindness.

Over time, this can affect:

  • Navigating safely, especially in unfamiliar or cluttered environments.

  • Detecting movement and hazards.

  • Reading and close-up tasks if the condition progresses.

  • Confidence in social or outdoor settings.

  • Although vision loss from glaucoma can’t be reversed, VRS helps individuals learn to function confidently and independently.

🧩 Training That Supports Your Life

Whether you are:

  • Living alone or with support

  • Aiming to stay active in your home and community

  • Managing work responsibilities

  • Retired and focused on quality of life

  • Assisting a loved one with glaucoma

  • VRS designs a plan that fits your needs and goals.

🛠 What Kind of Training Do We Offer?

Orientation & Mobility – learn safe travel routes and hazard detection.

Daily Living Skills – techniques for managing tasks with reduced peripheral vision.

Assistive Tools & Technology – magnifiers, lighting adjustments, talking devices.

Emotional Support – guidance to adjust to long-term vision changes.

Family Education – help for those assisting someone with glaucoma.