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