astigmatism
causes
do not know exact cause
eye injury
eye disease
surgery
diagnostic procedures
eye tests
vision tests
refraction
keratometry
corneal topography
signs and symptoms
blurry vision
eyestrain
double vision
inability to see both near and far without squinting
medical management
corrective enses
refracted surgery
eye glasses
orthoketalogy
risk factors
inherited
keratoconus
excessive nearsightedness
excessive farsightedness
history of certain type of eye surgery
pathophysioogy
blurred image
due to irregilarity in the dome shaped curvature
of the front surface of the eye
the cornea
nursing care plan
disturbed sensory perception : visual
risk for injury
anxiety
nursing management
Ensure the room environment is safe with adequate lighting and furniture moved toward the walls. Remove all r
Assess patient for degree of visual impairment
Keep patient’s glasses and call bell within easy reach.
Instruct patient and/or family regarding the need to maintain a safe environment