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Glaucoma
Channels that drain fluid from eye are blocked
- increased intraocular pressure (IOP)
wide angled Glaucoma eye drainage canals are
slowly becoming clogged
- gradual increased in IOP, gradual loss of peripheral vision
narrow angled glaucoma MEDICAL EMERGENCY
ndrainage channels are blocked suddenely - causes rapid loss of vision
will have a headache, may have pain, will have loss of peripheral vision
cataracts clouding of the lens can be related to aging
or steroids photophobia, blurred vision, decreased
visual acuity may require surgical intervention
replacing lens retinal detachment
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
separation of the retina from the underlying epithelium, interrupts vision and can lead to
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blindness if surgical repair is not made pt will describe "shutting the blinds or pulling
curtain over vision" warning signs : floaters, flashing lights AMD age-related
macular degeneration pt loses central vision, begins with blurring or distorted vision
treatment is used to slow progression as it is usually not reversible care
of client with low vision
, SAFETY
- orient to room
- keep room clean and free of falling hazards
- clock method for food or table
- good lighting in room if pt has some vision
- have glasses in reach if pt wears glasses - announce yourself when walking in room
maintain independence prevent IOP prevent straining, very important tot take eye drop
medications conductive hearing loss caused by external of middle ear problem
menieres disease - interventions/education low salt
diet: 100-1500 mg/day
meds meclizine for vertigo tranquilizers - valium,
antiemetics for n/v promethazine and diuretics to drain
excess fluid
avoid alcohol and caffeine as it exacerbates symptoms
benign not malignant rate of growth is
slow tumor expands but does not invade
limited to specific area well-differentiated
sensorineural hearing loss caused by damage tot he
cochlea or vestibulocochlear nerve