Chapter 5: Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear: Prevention Flashcards by William Max Brcko

What is the prevention of Presbyopia

cannot be prevented

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What is the prevention of Nystagmus

no prevention is known

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What is the prevention of Strabismus

no prevention is known

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What is the prevention of Hordeolum (Stye)

hygiene and warm compresses can prevent recurrence

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What is the prevention of Chalazion

hygiene and warm compresses can prevent recurrence

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What is the prevention of Keratitis

recommended instructions for contact lens wear and care; avoding hand to eye contract from meds, makeup, etc.

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What is the prevention of Blepharitis

prudent to protect the eyes from infection by adhering to proper hygiene

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What is the prevention of Entropion

no prevention is known

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What is the prevention of Ectropion

no prevention is known

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What is the prevention of Blepharoptosis

no prevention is known

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What is the prevention of Conjunctivitis

cause is irritatns or allergens, avoiding the agents results in resolution

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What is the prevention of Corneal Abrasion or Ulcer

wearing protective eyewear while working in hazardous situations or when engaging in sports

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What is the prevention of Episcleritis/Scleritis

no prevention is known

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What is the prevention of Cataract

no prevention is known due to cause being aging

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What Is the prevention of Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma

regular eye exams with testing

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What is the prevention of Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma

regular eye exams with testing

What is the prevention of Macular Degeneration

vitamin therapy and protecting the eyes from UV rays and bright lights

What is the prevention Diabetic Retinopathy

maintaining tight blood glucose control can prevent onset

What is the prevention of Retinal Detachment

no prevention is known

What is the prevention of Uveitis

no prevention is known

What is the prevention of Exophthalmos

no prevention is known

What is the prevention of Cancer of the Eye

no prevention is known

What is the prevention of Impacted Cerumen

includes routin cleaning of ear canal; avoid placing any objects in ear than may push ear wax down canal

What is the prevention of Infective Otitis Externa

keeping ear clean and dry; earphones, plugs, and hearing aids clean

What is the prevention of Swimmer's Ear

keeping ear clean and dry; ear plugs during water activities

What is the prevention of Otitis Media

prompt treatment of URI helps prevent the occurrence

What is the prevention of Otosclerosis

no prevention is known

What is the prevention of Meniere's Disease

no prevention is known

What is the prevention of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

no prevention is known

What is the prevention of Labyrinthitis

prompt medical treatment for otitis media or any other ear infection

What is the prevention of Ruptured Tympanic Membrane (Ruptured Eardrum)

intervention in otitis media may help prevent build up in pressure; not possible to prevent environmental causes

What is the prevention of Cholesteatoma

early development begins in infancy; attention of otitis infections and problems of eustachian tube drainage help to delay onset

What is the prevention of Mastoiditis

prompt medical intervention for otitis media is essential to prevention

What is the prevention of Sensorineural Hearing Loss

nothing from aging process; exposure to constant and extensive loud noise is essential

What is the prevention of Cancer of the Ear

no prevention is known