Congenital abnormalities of the eye (Anaphthalmia)
Nursing care plan
Prevent infection
Get glasses if needed
Ensure that the patient get counseling
Pathophysiology
Occurs when the neuroectoderm of the interior neural plate of the neural tube during embryological development
Causes
Influenza virus
Maternal vitamin A deficiency
Exposure to x-rays during gestation
Sings and symptoms
Seizures
Brain abnormalities
Slow growth
Delayed development
Severe learning disabilities
Motor skills
Definition
Both of globe and ocular tissue are missing from the oribit
Management
Artificial eye or confirmer to enhance facial appearance and promote growth of the eye socket
There is no treatment for creating new eyes