diabetic retinopathy cause:retinal blood vessel complication r/t poor glucose control microaneurysms...
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Diabetic Retinopathy Cause:Retinal blood vessel complication
r/t poor glucose controlMicroaneurysmsS & S: vision lossTreatment
-preventative with glucose control -Laser therapy
-Vitrectomy performed if frequent bleeding into the
vitreous occurs
Keratoconjunctivitis SiccaDry Eye Syndrome- results from
- changes in tear composition -lacrimal gland malfunction - altered tear distribution
Treatment: artificial tears - lubricating ointment
Surgery: punctal occluders
Corneal DisordersChanges in corneal structure,
infectious agents
Goal: reduce symptoms-enhance patient’s ability to use
remaining vision Treatment:
-antibiotics- antifungals- antivirals- steroids
Refractory ErrorsMyopia—nearsightedness
Hyperopia—farsightedness
Presbyopia—age-related problem in which lens loses its elasticity
Astigmatism—curve of the cornea is uneven
TREATMENT: corrective lenses
Collaborative Care/Nursing Interventions for Patients with Reduced Vision
Communication regarding use of adaptive items
Safety in familiar settings
Ambulation assisted with care
Self-care and independence promoted
Support for the difficulty of adapting to loss of sight