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Cataract & Glaucoma Flashcards

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An area of opacity within the lens

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Cataract

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Leading causes of reversible vision loss worldwide

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Cataract

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What is cataract?

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-An area of opacity within the lens
- Leading causes of reversible vision loss worldwide

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Etiology of cataract

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-age (senile cataracts)
- trauma (blunt or penetrating)
- congenital factors (maternal rubella)
- radiation/ultraviolet exposure
- topical corticosteroids
- Diabetes mellitus

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Pathophysiology of Cataract

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Altered metabolic process
- accumulation of water in the lens fiber structure
- affectation of lens transparency

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What is the clinical manifestations of cataract?

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  • Decrease in vision
  • Visual decline
  • Abnormal color perception
  • Glaring of vision
  • Secondary glaucoma
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worse at night when the pupil dilates

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glaring of vision

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what is glaring of vision?

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worse at night when the pupil dilates

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this is due to increased IOP from enlarging lens

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secondary glaucoma

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what is secondary glaucoma?

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due to increased IOP from enlarging lens

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Diagnostics of Cataract

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-Visual acuity test (Snellen Chart)
- Ophthalmoscopic exam
- Glare testing
-Slit-lamp microscopic examination

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Non-surgical management of Cataract

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-Prescription change for glasses
- Strong reading glasses or magnifiers
- Increased lighting
- Lifestyle adjustment

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Surgical Management of Cataract

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-Cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification

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An intraocular procedure

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Cataract extraction

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Removal of the lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial lens (intraocular lens)

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Cataract Extraction

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What is cataract extraction?

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-An intraocular procedure
- Removal of the lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial lens (intraocular lens)

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Modern-day cataract surgery

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Phacoemulsification

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The internal lens is emulsified using ultrasonic energy and replaced with an intraocular lens

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Phacoemulsification

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What is phacoemulsification?

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The internal lens is emulsified using ultrasonic energy and replaced with an intraocular lens

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Medical Management of Cataract

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-Mydriatics
- Cycloplegic

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21
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An a-adrenergic agonist

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mydriatics

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22
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produces pupillary dilation

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mydriatics

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example of mydriatic drug

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Phenylephrine HCI (mydfrin)

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What is mydriatics?

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-an a-adrenergic agonist
-produces pupillary dilation

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What is cycloplegic?

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-an anticholinergic
- produces paralysis of accommodation (cycloplegia) causing pupillary dilation

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produces paralysis of accommodation (cycloplegia) causing pupillary dilation

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Cycloplegic

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Example of cycloplegic drug

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Tropicamide (mydriacyl)

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Nursing Management of Cataract

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  • Maintain safety since patient has no depth perception in the next 24 hours
  • Antioxidants vitamins (C&E) inhibit lens opacification
  • Instruct about the feeling to scratch the operative. Give mild analgesics as ordered.
  • Dark glasses to minimize photophobia when taking eye medications
  • Monitor for signs of infection
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29
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characterized by elevated IOP

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Glaucoma

30
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second leading cause of visual loss

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Glaucoma

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early detection means

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early detection prevents blindness

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consequences of glaucoma

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-optic nerve atrophy
- peripheral visual field loss

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Etiology of Glaucoma

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-Family history
- Age
- near-sightedness (myopia)
-diabetes
-Ethnicity (African descent)

34
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the axial length increase leads to the tilting of the optic disc, causing damage to the axons in the lamina cribrosa

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near sightedness (Myopia)

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What is near-sightedness or myopia?

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the axial length increase leads to the tilting of the optic disc, causing damage to the axons in the lamina cribrosa

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Pathophysiology of Glaucoma

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-Imbalance between the rate of aqueous production (inflow) and the rate of aqueous reabsorption (outflow)

-inflow is greater than outflow
- IOP increases

37
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What is the function of aqueous humor?

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-for lubrication
- one maintaining the pressure and the appearance of eyeball
-keeps your eye inflated and provides nourishment

38
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2 types of glaucoma

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  1. Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
  2. Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
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the most common type

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primary open-angle glaucoma

40
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outflow of aqueous humor is decreased in the trabecular meshwork

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primary open-angle glaucoma

41
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drainage channel becomes clogged, and damaged to the optic nerve

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primary open-angle glaucoma

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What is primary open-angle glaucoma?

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-The most common type
- Outflow of aqueous humor is decreased in the trabecular meshwork
- Drainage channel becomes clogged, and damaged to the optic nerve

43
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a reduction in the outflow of aqueous humor that results from angle closure

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Primary angle-closure glaucoma

44
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due to bulging of lens because of aging

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Primary angle-closure glaucoma

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What is primary angle-closure glaucoma?

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-a reduction in the outflow of aqueous humor that results from angle closure
- due to bulging of lens because of aging

46
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Clinical Manifestations of Glaucoma

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  • Frosted appearance of cornea
  • Ocular redness
  • Colored halos around lights
  • Acute pain around the eye
  • Symptoms are unnoticeable
  • Tunnel Vision
47
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a small center field can be seen

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tunnel vision

48
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due to cornel edema

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frosted appearance of cornea

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Diagnostics of Glaucoma

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Tonometry

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What is Tonometry?

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-IOP measurement

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What is the normal IOP?

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10- 21 mmHg

52
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Medical Management of Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma

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-B-adrenergic blockers
- Miotics

53
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Mechanism of action of b-adrenergic blockers

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decreases aqueous humor production

54
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example of b-adrenergic blockers

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Betaxolol (Betoptic)

55
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decreases aqueous humor production

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B-adrenergic blockers

56
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A cholinergic

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Miotics

57
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Facilitating outflow of aqueous humor

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Miotics

58
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Example of Miotics

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Carbachol (Isopto Carbachol)

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Surgical Management of Glaucoma

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-Trabeculectomy
- Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty

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Also known as filtration surgery

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Trabeculectomy

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The gold standard surgery of Glaucoma

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Trabeculectomy

62
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The creation of a fistula connecting the anterior chamber and the subconjunctival space

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Trabeculectomy

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Success rate of Trabeculectomy is

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75 to 85%

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What is Trabeculectomy?

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-aka as filtration surgery
- the gold standard surgery
- the creation of a fistula connecting the anterior chamber and the subconjunctival space

65
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nonivasive procedure; topical anesthesia is given

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Argon Loss Trabeculoplasty

66
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decreases IOP (75%)

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Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty

67
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Laser stimulates scarring and contraction of the trabecular meshwork, which opens the outflow channels

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Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty

68
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corticosteroids are given post-surgery

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Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty

69
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Why corticosteroids are given after post argon laser trabeculoplasty surgery?

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to prevent inflammation caused by scarring

70
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What is Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty?

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  • noninvasive procedure; topical anesthesia is given
    -decreases IOP (75%)
    -Laser stimulates scarring and contraction of the trabecular meshwork, which opens the outflow channels
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Nursing Management of Glaucoma

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-Risk of vision loss must be taught especially as age increases
- Early detection and treatment
- Corticosteroids promote healing during post-operative period (trabeculectomy)
- Eye shield even while sleeping is imperative
- vigorous exercise are contraindicated

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