inflamattory conditions of the eye

inflammation of the lacrimal apparaatus (dacryocystitis)

infammation of the cornea (keratitis)

inflamation of the orbit. (orbirt cellulitis)

nursing care plan

pathophysiology

inflammation of the eyelids (blepharitis)

risk factors

(conjunctivitis)

assessments and common findings

irritation, eye pain

lacrimation/watery eye

swelling, itching , decrease or loss of vision

photophobia

eye swabbing, shied the eye

give diet rich in vitamins, administer antibiotics as prescribed

avoid pressure on affected eye

avoid sneezing when passing stool

avoid stooping

genetics, uncontrolled fireworks

poor nutrition, poor hygeine

lack of immunisation

remove extra furniture to make ward safer

orientate the patient about layout of the ward

systemic conditions, exposure to altraviolet light

causes

extension of sinus infection

streptoccoccus, pneumonia

contaminated material enter through the skin

result of trauma

causes

staphylococcus infection

seborrhoeic dermatitis

causes

inkids- obstruction in nasolacriminal duct

haemophilus infuenza

causes

secondary to dermatitis

fungi, parasites

bacteria, viruses

causes

hypersensitivity to staph

nutritional deficiency

infections (bacterial, viral, fungal)

exposure to uv light

when a foreign body enters the eye it causes inflammation to the effected part of the eye