Chapter 5: Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear: Prevention Flashcards
What is the prevention of Presbyopia
cannot be prevented
What is the prevention of Nystagmus
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Strabismus
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Hordeolum (Stye)
hygiene and warm compresses can prevent recurrence
What is the prevention of Chalazion
hygiene and warm compresses can prevent recurrence
What is the prevention of Keratitis
recommended instructions for contact lens wear and care; avoding hand to eye contract from meds, makeup, etc.
What is the prevention of Blepharitis
prudent to protect the eyes from infection by adhering to proper hygiene
What is the prevention of Entropion
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Ectropion
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Blepharoptosis
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Conjunctivitis
cause is irritatns or allergens, avoiding the agents results in resolution
What is the prevention of Corneal Abrasion or Ulcer
wearing protective eyewear while working in hazardous situations or when engaging in sports
What is the prevention of Episcleritis/Scleritis
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Cataract
no prevention is known due to cause being aging
What Is the prevention of Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
regular eye exams with testing
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
