Your new programme’s heart: Connection, clarity, and care
Meet Lisa: Your new Clinical Educator
Some people have a way of making complicated things feel simple.
Of replacing worry with calm.
Of helping you feel seen and supported, even when the topic is anything but easy.
For Glaucoma NZ’s new Clinical Educator, Lisa, that’s not just what she does. It’s who she is.
“I think what makes the most lasting impression isn’t the fancy equipment,” Lisa says with a gentle laugh. “It’s the time you spend helping someone understand their eyes, and what’s really going on.”
Turning information into understanding
As an optometrist and Glaucoma NZ member for over a decade, Lisa’s passion lies in turning information into understanding. She knows that knowledge, when delivered with empathy, can make all the difference.
“I’ve spoken to people who are very proactive, who’ve done all the research, and still they just want reassurance from someone independent — someone who isn’t tied to their treatment,” she says. “That’s what builds trust. That’s what helps them feel confident moving forward.”
Introducing the SiGHTWiSE Glaucoma Support Programme
That same empathy and clarity are at the heart of SiGHTWiSE, Glaucoma NZ’s newest patient support programme.
Through SiGHTWiSE, you can have one-on-one conversations with Glaucoma NZ’s Clinical Educators, like Lisa, to talk through your glaucoma journey, from diagnosis to treatment and everything in between.
It’s a space to ask questions in plain language, feel understood, and walk away with resources that make sense for you. Everyone’s glaucoma journey is different,” Lisa says.
Built on the wisdom of our community
She’s quick to add that this isn’t a new direction for Glaucoma NZ. It’s the next evolution of what members themselves helped build.
“Glaucoma NZ members shaped the resources that exist today. SiGHTWiSE takes that care one step further, wrapping more personalised support around you.”
The connector: Lisa’s analogy for support
Lisa calls herself a ‘connector’, offering an analogy: “Like a library, Glaucoma NZ has a range of resources. As SiGHTWiSE’s Clinical Educator, I’m like the librarian who helps you find the right book for what you need right now.”
Support at your pace, not ours
And if it’s not the right time for you just yet, that’s okay too. “SiGHTWiSE will be here whenever you need it,” Lisa says. “It’s about walking alongside you, at your pace.” Because while every glaucoma journey is unique, no one should have to walk it alone.
Want to connect with SiGHTWiSE?
Learn more or join SiGHTWiSE today: Phone 0800 452 826 to enroll or visit glaucoma.org.nz/sightwise