Eye 3

Question 1

Macular degeneration

Answer 1

Age - related
Most common older than 60
Types wet
Dry

Question 2

Dry macular degeneration

Answer 2

Nonexudative

Abnormal accumulation of yellowish deposits in the retinal pigment epithelium followed by macular cell atrophy

Question 3

Wet macular degeneration ( exudative)

Answer 3

Proliferation of abnormal lblood vessels into retinal epithelium

More secrre and rapid

Question 4

Risk factros macular degeneration

Answer 4

Age smoking hypertension obesity hyperopia, family history

Question 5

Treatment of macular degeneration

Answer 5

Limited
For wet - injections if inhibitors of endothelial growth
Medications- selective inhibitors of endothelial growth
Nurtional factors
Smoking cessation
Nursing education
Monitor sight at home usinf ansler grid

Question 6

Types of opthalmic medication

Answer 6

Topical anaesthetics
Mydriatics (dilate) and cycloplegics ( paralyse)
Opthalmic anti-infective
Anti-inflammatory drug and corticosteroids suspention
Anti-allergy
Ocular irrigants
Ocular lubricants

Question 7

Nursing management of the visually impaired

Answer 7

Identify yourself
Speak directly and face them and use a normal tone
Be specific with the instructions
Offer to leas by hand
Plaxe their seat
Keep the environment free form obstacles
Ensure everything is nearby and tell where they are