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LOW VISION AND BLINDNESS ban_blindness_7 (CAUSES (Disorders such as…
LOW VISION AND BLINDNESS 
DEFINATION
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Low vision is a visual impairment that can't be corrected fully with glasses, contact lenses medication or surgery
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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can be caused by genetic, congenital and acquired conditions
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Peripheral vision loss, overall blur, a decrease in contrast sensitivity, colour vision, glare or light sensitivity
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DIAGNOSIS
Eye test that includes lighting, magnifiers and special chart such as snelen's chart
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NURSING CARE PLAN
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NURSING INTERVENTIONS
Assess the patient ability to see an d perform activities in order to provide baseline determination of changes affecting vision
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NURSING CARE PLAN
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NURSING INTERVENTIONS
Inform about special devices that can be used such as low vision optical aids to improve quality of life
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TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT
TREATMENT
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Patient may use guide dog , read braille in the case of complete blindness
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NURSING MANAGEMENT
Advise patient based on ambulatory home care: activities restriction, medication use
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