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glaucoma (causes (resut of an intrinsic deterioration of optic nerve,…
glaucoma
causes
resut of an intrinsic deterioration of optic nerve
leads to high blood pressure of the eye
on the front part of the eye
bunt or chemical injury to eye
severe eye infection
blocked blood vessels in the eye
nursing care plan
Disturbed Sensory Perception: Visual
Anxiety
Deficient Knowledge
trauma
limited physical mobility
risk factors
increased pressure in the eye
family history condition
high blood pressure
diabetes
over 40 years
signs and symptoms
loss of peripheral or side vision
eye pain
headache
burred vision
halos around light
nursing management
Determine type and degree of visual loss
Allow expression of feelings about loss and possibility of loss of vision
Demonstrate administration of eye drops
give accurate honest information
allow patient to express feelings
pathophysiology
central nervous system neuron
have cell bodies in inner retina
axon in optic nerve
degeneration of the nerves result in cupping
characteristic appearance of the optic disc and visual loss
medical management
laser surgery
microsurgery
eyedrops
diagnostic procedures
vision test
check optic nerve
tonometry