arly diagnosis helps individuals maintain their current vision. The treatments provided todays are drugs and surgery can lessen the severity of the condition only when diagnosis has been made early. Exercise, a healthy diet, and non-traditional treatment have also been known to lessen the condition. The aging process contribute to the pressure in open-angle glaucoma by decreasing the number of activity of the cells in the trabecular mesh, impairing their ability to drain the aqueous fluid effectively.Part BSpecial consideration that must be taken is the removal of possible hazards. Possible hazards could include hole or crack in the surface, items on the floor, or unbalance pavement. When an individual vision is impaired, their sense of balance becomes an issue as well. In their living situation, the furniture as well as major appliances should be move further away to allow space for walking. The individual will no longer drive their car so other preparation must be made such a bus pass, cab, and/or family to escort them. The individual has all normal functions and could perform all of their daily activities. There are no specific movement activities that will help their condition.Part CThere is no specific movement activity that will help an individual with glaucoma.ConclusionI found the research to be an enlightening experience. ReferenceBeacon, Dale. 1997. “Glaucoma: Information for Patient.” National Eye Institute Journal. September pg. 44-47.Gregory, Michael. (1993).” Visual Impairment and Glaucoma.” Journal of American Foundation for the Blind. May pg. 16-20.Marks, Edith. (2000). Coping with Glaucoma. New York: Bristen PublishingTrone, Graham E.(2000) Glaucoma: A Patient’s Guide. Champaign:IL Sagamore Publishing.http://webmd.lycos.com/content/article/1680.51321 ...
