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Definition

Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical manifestation

the intraocular pressure can increase

causing rupture to the eye.

If sufficient blunt force

Globe rupture occurs when there is a defect in the cornea, sclera

Sudden compresses and retracte

Penetrating of foreign objects

Hit with blunt force

Trouble seeing

One eye stick out

Unusual pupil size or shape

And also the pain

Blood in the clear part of the eye

Nursing Intervention

Diagnostic test

Medical treatment

Angiography

Gonioscopy

Ultrasound biomicroscopy

Computerized tomography

Seidel test

Health education

Check the size of the eye

Encourage the patient to reduce prolonged vision.

Remove any retain object from the eye.

Apply cold to the affected area to reduce swelling.

Apply any medicine for treatment if ordered

Eye lotions

Eye ointments; allow the prolonged contact

Eye drops

Refers to damage caused by a direct blow to the eye

Be careful of any foreign objects

Cleaning of surrounding discharge.

Do not touch the eye