Eye review Flashcards
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subjective data for entropion?
“feels like there is something in my eye”
can surgery correct entropion ?
yes
with entropion how does how does the cornea present itself?
red
nursing care for entropion
- eye drops
- antibiotics
what is an ectropion
the turning outward and sagging of the eyelid
what causes an extrapion?
muscle relaxation and weakness caused by aging
with an ectropion air gets in the cornea causing __________
dryness
Patient presents with constant ______ and sagging lower eyelid
tears
surgery can restore_______
eyelid alignment
What is a hordeolum?
stye… infection of the eyelid sweat gland or eyelid sebaceous gland
a stye looks _______ and is painful
red
nursing care for a stye includes…
- eye compress
- antibacterial ointment
Nursing intervenes for a stye….
- teach patient how to apply compress
- remove the ointment from eyes before driving or operating machinery
what is a chalazion?
is an inflammation of a sebaceous gland in the eye lid
Is there pain felt with a chalazion?
No, painless swelling
Subjective for chalazion
- light sensitivity
- eye fatigue
- excessive tears
what is a keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
dry eye syndrome
what drugs decrease tear production?
- antihistamine
- beta androgenic blocking agents
- anticholinergics
- cosmetic surgery
cyclosporine
(restasis) ….increases tear production
artificial tears are used with dry eye syndrome to
reduce daytime dryness
what is Conjunctivitis?
inflammation with or without infection of the conjunctiva
what are the two types of conjunctivitis ?
allergic and bacterial
allergic conjunctivitis manifestation…
burning !
blood shot eye appearance, excessive tears and itching
Management of allergic conjunctivitis includes…
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