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Cataract
Definition
Clouding of the normal clear lenses of the eye
Nursing intervention
Provide sufficient light, prepare patient for cataract surgery
Instruct patient according to normal age related visual changes
Assess patients ability to see and perform activities
Treatment
Corticosteroids
Antibiotics
Undergo surgery to remove cataracts
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Pathophysiology
The pathogenesis of cataracts developed in multifactorial
Compaction and stiffening of the central lens material
Add new layers of cortical fibres continue to proliferate overtime
Clinical manifestations
Sensitivity to lights
Fading of colour
Clouded Vision
Double vision
Diagnostic studies
Ultrasound of the eye
Opticalcoherencetomography
Electroretinopathy
References
https://www.google.com/search?q=cataract&client=ms-android-samsung-gj-rev1&sxsrf=AOaemvKrC69Y6AKsBUfz4YfTQCdWT8gKE4YiADQ&oq=cataract&gs
Sophie Mogotlane et.al Jutas complete textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. 2013.Juta and company
