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