Origin
eye disease in which the lens becomes covered in an opaque film that affects sight, eventually causing total blindness.
What is Cataracts
The retinal tissue in the posterior of the eye pulls away or detaches from the blood vessels that provide oxygen and nourishment to the retina.
Requires Emergent Treatment to improve visual sensory perception
What is retinal detachment
The perception of sound when no actual external noise is present, frequently described as ringing, roaring, or constant sound in the ears
What is Tinnitus
Maintain semi-fowlers position, Avoid bending, report sharp pain in eye, sign of infection or decrease in vision, flashes of light. Avoid water in eye, Wear eye shield at all times.
What is Post-operative Care for eye surgery
visual distortion, straight lines appearing wavy or bent, which is an early sign of Age-related Macular Degeneration.
What is Metamorphopsia
smoking, hypertension, elevated cholesterol levels, obesity, and a family history of AMD. People who have light skin pigment or light-colored eyes.
What is risk factors for developing age-related macular degeneration
Group of diseases that increase intraocular pressure- leading cause of blindness.
What is Glaucoma
Maintains intraocular pressure, provides nutrients to the cornea and leans and removes waste products from the eye.
What is Aqueous Humor
the drainage angle formed by the cornea and iris remains open; however, the trabecular meshwork responsible for draining aqueous humor becomes inefficient, leading to a gradual increase in IOP
What is Primary open-angle glaucoma
The nurse teaches a client that prolonged use of the antibiotic streptomycin may result in
What is Damage to the auditory nerve
inflammation of one of the bones in ear; usually an extension of otitis media characterized by earache, fever, headache, and malaise.
What is Mastoiditis
a sudden blockage of the drainage angle, which causes a rapid rise in intraocular pressure. This is considered a medical emergency. Clients may experience acute symptoms such as eye pain, headache, nausea, sudden vision loss, and visual disturbances like halos around lights
What is angle-closure glaucoma
Inner ear- S/S: Vertigo, Tinnitus, decrease ability to hear low tones. Tx: Weber test, Audiogram, "Pikes Peak" pattern, Salt/Fluid restriction, no smoking. -Change position slowly.
What is Menieres Disease- Nursing Care
hereditary, progressive disease marked by night blindness with atrophy and retinal pigment changes- visual acuity declines until blind. No Therapy- may vitamin A.
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa
Stand if front of pt, eliminate background noise, use other communicating techniques like writing board, Try to speak in lower tones. Hearing aid: avoid electrical devices (magnet).
What is Hear Loss Patient Nursing Care
When assisting a client with temporary visual loss to eat, the nurse should
What is Orient the client to the location of the foods on the plate
This Disease process occurs when the component of the retina responsible for central vision is not able to function.
What is Macular Degeneration