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eye diseases n411

eye disease

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cataracts an opacity of the lens that distorts the image projected onto the retina and that can progress to blindness
Glaucoma a group of ocular diseases resulting in increased intraocular pressure
Glaucoma this can damage the optic nerve and can lead to blindness
Acute closed-angle or narrow angle glaucoma results from obstruction to outflow of aqueous humor
chronic closed angle glaucoma after an attack of acute closed angle glaucoma
Acute glaucoma IOP higher than 50-70
Chronic Glaucoma IOP higher than 30-50
Early signs of glaucoma diminished accomodation and increased IOP
Late signs of Glaucoma loss of peripheral vision, decreased visual acuity not corrected w/ glasses, halos around lights, ha or eye pain
Retinal detachment separation of the retina from the epithelium, from accumulation of fluid btween them
macula degeneration a severe reduction of the area of central vision
interventions of cataracts surgical removal of lens, one eye at a time is performed
extracapsular extraction lens is lifted out without removing the lens capsule
intracapsular extraction lens and the capsule are removed completely
interventions for acute glaucoma treat as a med emergency, give meds to lower IOP, prepare client for peripheral iridectomy, allowing aqueous humor to flow from posterior chamber to anterior chamber
interventions for chronic glaucoma tell client importance of meds,medic alert bracelet, report eye pain, halos around eyes, changes in vision,
interventions for retinal detachment bed rest, cover both eyes w/patches, speak to client before approaching, avoid jerky head movements
interventions for macular degeneration try to assist in maximizing remaining vision and independence, laser or photodynamic therapy to seal leaking blood vessels
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