Haneygenpathc14-16 Word Scramble
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Treatment involves the prescription and fitting of corrective lenses, either in the form or eye glasses or contact lenses. | Refractive Errors |
With corrective lenses the prognosis is good | Refractive Errors |
Treatment must be directed at the underlying cause | Nystagmus |
The prognosis depends on the underlying cause | Nystagmus |
Warm compresses may be prescribed to hasten the pointing of the abscess. Antibiotic eye drops or ointment may be used | Stye (Hordeolum) |
The prognosis is good with treatment but recurrences are common | Stye (Hordeolum) |
If a foreign object is indeed present in the eye, irrigation of the surface may be attempted, or a topical anesthetic may be administered and the object removed | Corneal Abrasion |
The prognosis is good with treatment. | Corneal Abrasion |
Treatment depends on the degree of visual impairment and on the age, general health, and occupation of the affected indiviual. | Cataract |
The prognosis is good with surgery, and visual acuity is improved in 95 percent of cases | Cataract |
Treatment depends on the location and extent but generally invovles restriction of eye movement through sedation, bed rest, or the use of an eye patch | Retinal Detachment |
The prognosis is good if surgical repair is successful | Retinal Detachment |
Laser therapy may be used and may delay or prevent the onset of blindness | Macular Degeneration |
The disease slowly progresses, especially without treatment, and can lead eventually to blindness | Macular Degeneration |
Treatment varies depending on the causative agent, but antibiotic therapy may take the form of eyedrops or systemic medication | Conjunctivitis |
The prognosis is good if degeneration of the conjunctiva or corneal damage does not occur. | Conjunctivitis |
Treatment is specific to the particular type and should be prompt and vigorous. | Uveitis |
Most usually subsides in a few weeks with treatment but it may persist despite the treatment | Uveitis |
Requires daily shampooing to remove the scales. An antibiotic ointment will be prescribed if caused by Staphyloccus | Blepharitis |
The prognosis is good with proper treatment and care, but some forms tend to recur and become chronic | Blepharitis |
Topical treatment with eyedrops and ointment is likely to be prescribed | Keratitis |
The prognosis is good when the condition is properly treated, but untreated may lead to blindness | Keratitis |
Treatment depends on the cause | Strabismus |
Generally, the earlier the treatment is begun, the more rapid is the improvement and the more effective the treatment | Strabismus |
A dull ring curet put through a speculum may be all that is necessary to remove the wax. | Impacted Cerumen |
the prognosis is good with removal of the wax; however, the condition may recur | Impacted Cerumen |
Antibiotics and analgeics may be prescribed. The ear must be dry and clean, and it should be protected from trauma | External Otits |
Tends to recur and become chronic. When untreated can cause hearing loss | External Otits |
In severe cases drainage may be ordered to promote drainage | Otitis Media |
The prognosis is good given prompt treatment | Otitis Media |
The ear most affected may undergo staphedectomy with prosthesis inserted | Otosclerosis |
The prognosis improves following surgery, although some degree of lasting hearing impairment is characteristic of the disease | Otosclerosis |
Ongoing attacks of motion sickness are usually successfully treated with antihistamines, antiemetics, or sedatives | Motion sickness |
Although the condition may be severe enough to be debilitaiting for some, the symptoms of motion sickness usually disappear with the restoration of equilibrium | Motion sickness |
A salt free diet, diuretics, antihistamines, and mild sedatives are helpful in long term care | Menieres disease |
The prognosis varies, but usually recurrent attacks over several years lead to residual tinnitus and hearing loss | Menieres disease |
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