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