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1
Q

How does glaucoma affect vision?

A

Blurry and tunnel vision noted

There will be halos around lights

2
Q

This condition can she acute or chronic due to

A

Increase intraocular pressure

3
Q

________is the simple , painless procedure used to measure intraocular pressure

A

Tonemetry

4
Q

What are two types of glaucoma?

A
  1. ) open angled

2. ) close angled

5
Q

Which one is painful ?

A

Closed angle is painful but it is not the most common of the two

6
Q

What medication class will be prescribed to lower increase eye pressure?

A

Beta blockers

7
Q

State the class of drug used to constrict the pupil and let aqueous humor flow

A

Miotics

8
Q

Give an example of a miotic?

A
  1. )Timoptic

2. ) pilocarpine

9
Q

Why might diuretics be given to clients with glaucoma?

A

To decrease aqueous humor production

10
Q

What diuretics is usually prescribed?

A

Mannitol ( osmitrol) because it is an osmotic diuretic

11
Q

Never give ______because they temporarily dilate the pupil and increase pressure

A

Mydriatics ( my dree - a - tics )

12
Q

Are some examples of my mdriatics?

A

Atropine and cycloplegic eye meds

13
Q

If surgery is required, what should you monitor for post-operatively?

A

Hemorrhage

14
Q

What post-op teaching should be done ?

A

No crying or rubbing eyes, straining , heavy lifting,

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