Cataracts

Question 1

What are the signs of cataracts?

Answer 1

blurred vision

painless Milky white lens

Question 2

How are they treated?

Answer 2

No treatment until vision is severely impaired

Question 3

During surgery what is done?

Answer 3

The cataracts are removed and a new lens may be implanted

Question 4

After surgery, will visions be corrected?

Answer 4

Only if a new lens is placed. If no lens is placed,The client will need glasses/contacts

Question 5

After surgery, what is the main concern?

What position do place client in ?

Answer 5

Check for hemorrhage of the eye. Place client in semi Fowler’s position

Question 6

What do you tell clients to avoid 5 things ?

Carrie brings sandwiches, red peppers, napkins

Answer 6

Crying or Rubbing the eye

straining, No lifting greater than 5 pounds

bend you over at the waist

Coughing, sneezing,

Question 7

How should the post op client sleep?

Answer 7

Sleep on unaffected side or, if surgery was on both eyes, sleep on back. Use Eye shield at night to protect Eye