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Glaucoma
Definition
a group of conditions that affect optic nerve
Pharmacological intervention
Prostaglandin analogues
Drug therapy
Beta blockers
Pathophysiology
Rise in intraocular pressure then damages optic nerve
Damaged optic nerve fails to send visual information to brain
This leads to loss of vision
Aeitology
Damaged optic nerve
Dark spots develops
Rik factors
Race
Familial
Age, mostly elders
Association
Clinical manifestations
Eye pain
Nausea
Blurred vision
Severe headache
Diagnostic tests
Viscocanalostomy
Argon laser trabeculoplasty
Trabeculectomy
Rehabilitation
It is vital to discuss medication programme
Nursing management
Administer medication as prescribed
Determine type and degree of visual loss
Demonstrate administration of eye drops
Evaluation
Client will maintain current visual
Nursing diagnosis
Anxiety
