CATARACTS

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Quiz 1 Patho/Pharm (Sensory Disorders) Mind Map on CATARACTS, created by Joké Jolaoso on 21/01/2017.
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CATARACTS
  1. where clear lens becomes cloudy
    1. damage is irreversible
    2. #1 leading cause of blindness
      1. ETIOLOGY
        1. aging
          1. diabetes
            1. excessive exposure sunlight
              1. trauma
              2. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
                1. early signs:
                  1. blurred vision photophobia
                  2. late signs:
                    1. diplopia (double vision) clouded pupil (milky White)
                  3. TREATMENT
                    1. surgery
                    2. NURSING INTERVENTIONS
                      1. (post op) demonstrate and request a return demonstration on proper installation of eye drops from patient
                        1. prevention of straining
                          1. avoiding bending, lifting (you don't want IOP to increase
                          2. TEACHING
                            1. use of a stool softener to prevent straining
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