Robbie Has Been Diagnosed with Pigmentary Glaucoma

question 11

Essay

Robbie has been diagnosed with pigmentary glaucoma. In this type of glaucoma, pigment granules from the irisbreak off into the aqueous humor. Describe the steps of aqueous humor formation, circulation, and drainage and how glaucoma may develop.

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Definitions:

Community Literacy

Community literacy refers to literacy practices and programs that are designed to improve reading and writing skills within a community, often targeting children and adults.

Skills

The abilities and expertise developed through training or experience that allow an individual to perform tasks effectively.

Facilitative Communication

Type of communication with parents that is not one way but reciprocal; teacher encouragement of parent input by supportive comments, focused questions, and reiterating key points of the conversation; purpose of facilitative communication is a shared dialogue between parent and teacher.

Community Liaison

A person who acts as a bridge between an organization and its community, facilitating communication and support.