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Inflammatory conditions of the eye (Orbital celulitis (Signs and symptoms,…
Inflammatory conditions of the eye
Orbital celulitis
Causes
Trauma
Contact with contaminated material
Extension of sinus infection through ethmoid bones
Pathophysiology
It is complication of bacterial rhinosinusitis
In most cases of orbital cellulitis, rhinosinusitis is the source of infection
Signs and symptoms
Oedema
Hyperaemia
Erythemia
Pain
Nursing Management
Assess the patients visual acuity bilaterally
With and without visual aids
Administer appropriate antibiotics
Ceanse the eye using the antiseptic technique
Definition
Serious infection that involves the fat and muscle located within the orbit
Conjuctivitis
Causes
Bacteria
Fungi
Allergic reactions
Dermatitis
Signs and Symptoms
Hyperaemia
Irritation
Discharge
Swelling of the eye
Pathophysiology
The ocular surface of the mucosa will be exposed to allergens
Making it susceptible to developing allergic reactions
The bacterial flora may erode to the surface of the ocular
, and cause infection
Nursing Management
Irrigation incase of purulent discharge
Isolation incase of pink eye
Padding of discharging eye
Regular antiseptic cleansing of the eye
Definition
Inflammation and infection of the conjuctiva
Ophthalmia neonatorum
Causes
Bacterial nfection
Viral infection
Chlamydial infection
Signs and symptoms
Purulent discharge
Sticking together of the eyelids
Chemosis
Redness
Pathosiology
Acquired from the mother's birth canal during delivery
Nursing Management
Eye swabbing immediately when the head is delivered
Instilling prophylactic antibiotics
Encouraging the mother to wash hands before and after touching the baby
Wash hands before and after instilling eye treatment
Health education on importance of antenatal visits
Definition
Type of conjunctivitis that affects the newborn up
to 21 days of birth