EYE
loss of accommodation, presbyopia, loss of color perception, difficulty adapting to changes in light, decrease depth perception, decrease pupil size ,decrease secretions of the eye, cataracts, increase in floaters and decrease night vision
Normal age related changes of the eye
sound proof booth is used to test patients response to sounds with different pitches and volumes
Describe audiometry testing
cause pupil constriction
Miotics
to prevent blindness
Most important reason for compliance of glaucoma treatment-
slow onset of blurred or hazy vision, foggy vision, profound glare and changes in color vision
Cataracts s/s
trauma, old age, ototoxic drugs, noise damage, childhood diseases, congenital defect or tumors
Cause for sensory neuro hearing loss
decrease aqueous humor production
Beta blocking agents
observe for foreign objects, use a most q tip or gauge to remove that object, flush eyes for 15-20 minutes if chemical burn, flush with saline is abrasion or laceration, do not remove penetrating objects, cover both eyes and transport to ed
Management for corneal injuries
begins as asymptomatic and than its a loss of color vision, blurred vision, distortion of lines and a loss of central vision
Macular degeneration s/s
ringing in ears
What is tinnitus
decrease aqueous humor production
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
avoid coughing or sneezing, antiemetics, no bending stooping or lifting, and reduce activity for 1-2wks
Nursing care post cataract removal
sudden loss of vision, floaters or flashing lights and veil or curtain like vision loss
s/s of detached retina
SAFETY
Priority nursing problem for meniere's disease
produce profound diuresis
Osmotic diuretics
Treatment for vertigo/ dizziness
antivert and dramamine