Glaucoma is a condition which causes damage to the optic nerve of the eye due to higher than normal intraocular pressure and is relatively rare in children.
Educators & specialists
Nystagmus
Nystagmus is an abormality of eye movements where the eyes shake spontaneously. It is caused by either poor vision or central nerve system abnormalities.
Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy
Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy is the most common hereditary macular dystrophy with an estimated incidence of 1 in 10,000. It affects the macula, this is a specialised region of the eye that we use for seeing straight ahead and in detail. The typical person presents with visual symptoms between the first and third decades of life.
Lebers Congenital Amaurosis
Lebers Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) is a spectrum of inherited conditions that causes poor vision in early childhood. Symptoms commonly first appear around 2-3 months of age.
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of rare, genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina, which is the light sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. Affected people often have difficulty seeing at night and a loss of side (peripheral) vision.
Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma grows from immature retinal cells. It is the most common malignant intraocular tumour in children less than five years of age. If not detected early, it is often fatal.
Curriculum, Progression & Achievement
Emerging Ideas Videos The Curriculum, Progress and Achievement Ministerial Advisory Group want an education system where all students and ākonga have the opportunity to learn – to be successful in… Read more
BLENNZ DOM Service Team Sharing and Learning Together
The BLENNZ DOM team continues to grow and learn together throughout 2018. The team meets 4 times a year for professional and service stream development. Recently members of the BLENNZ DOM… Read more
BLENNZ Southland – Cool Cane Kids!
Kay Daly has been sharing cane tips and skills with staff and students. Each student has a different emphasis in his or her cane work. One is learning how to negotiate… Read more
Curriculum Days – Identifying goals and capturing student voice
This year BLENNZ Northland have been running three curriculum days each term. These consist of a Low Vision Group (primary and intermediate), Braille Club (primary) and a Braille Secondary Schools… Read more
