Eye - Reproductive
How do you communicate with blind patients?
Talk to them normally.
Take them by arm and lead when transporting.
What is the function on the cyrstalline lens?
Focus the light rays to form a perfect image.
What is not a S/S of Entropion (Inward turning of the eye lids)?
Antrophy (muscle waste) of the eyelid.
Chalazion Definition?
Chalazion Clinical Manifestions?
Small growing lump (Cyste/Style).
Edema, Pain, and Visual Disturbance.
Acute Otitis Media contributing factors?
Middle ear infection, Upper respiratory infection, and allergies.
Clinical Manifestations of Astigmatism?
Blurred vision, Eye discomfort, and focus difficulty.
What are the vitreous humor functions?
Gives shape to the eye. Keeps retina attached. Refracts light.
What is the definition of Past Point testing (Coordination test-Cranial Nerve 8)?
Place finger to the correct body part.
What is Ulcerative Blepharitis caused by?
Bacteria infection of the eyelid/eyelashes.
Cataracts characteristics and etiologies?
May be congenital, may be acquired from toxins, and can be one or both eyes.
Three procedures of Myopia (nearsightedness)?
Photorefracture/Radical Keratomy, and Laser Thermal Keratoplasty.
Benefits and functions of the Snellen test.
Assess visual acuity. Evaluate overall vision. *Modified for children.
What are the elements of Functional Hearing loss?
Emotional/Psychological - No organic reason.
What are the Clinical Manifestations of Conjuctivitus?
Burning, tearing, red/pink eye, and puritus.
Cataracts pre/post op teaching.
Avoid activities that increase IOP. Eye shield at night.
Report Temp, bleeding, and sudden pain.
Clinical Manifestations of TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome)?
High temperature, nausea, headache, red palms and red feet, and dizziness.
What test is used to detect central vision disturbance (Macular Degenerative)?
Amsler grid which is for Macular degeneration.
Patient teaching about Hearing Aids?
Extra batteries, extra cord, check cracks, and wash daily.
Clinical Manifestations of Dry Eye disorders (Sjogren Syndrome)?
Difficulty breathing, Eye fatigue, or Photosensitivity.
Patient teaching for Diamox plus DM?
It can increase glucose, Give with food, weigh daily, can cause drowsiness.
Surgically induced menopause happens when?
TAH/TLH-BSO/Histerectomy plus ovaries removed.
Goldman Tonometry Test Definition.
Measures IOP/10-21 which is for Glaucoma.
Patient teaching about Debrox?
Contact dermatitis and inflammation of the outer ear.
Etiology of Keratitis (Inflammation of the cornea)?
Bacterial infections, Irritants, and Injury.
What does the Weber test do?
Hearing loss, auditory acuity, can diffrentiate sensorinueral/conductive loss.