Eye Disorders

Question 1

Vision Impairment

Answer 1

Visual Acuity of 20/40 in the better-seeing eye

Question 2

Low Vision

Answer 2

May require the use of devices & strategies to perform visual tasks

Question 3

Blindness

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Answer 3

Ranges from visual acuity of 20/400 to no light perception at all

Question 4

What is the visual acuity thtat deems someone as being legally blind?

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Answer 4

20/400

Question 5

Presbyopia

Answer 5

Loss of the ability to focus

Question 6

Common Causes of Visual Impairment

Answer 6

• Diabetic retinopathy
• Macular degeneration
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Hypertension

Question 7

What is the goal when managing patients with eye disorders?

Answer 7

Optimize the patient’s remaining vision & assist the patient to perform customary activities

Question 8

What should be avoided when using topical anesthetics in the eye?

Answer 8

Avoid rubbing the eyes
* can cause corneal abrasion

Question 9

What other ophthalmic medications can be used?

Answer 9

Steroids & anti-inflammatory drugs
* long-term use of topical steroids can lead to glaucoma, cataracts, & ↑ risk of infection …
* therefore use oral NSAIDs instead of topical steroids to avoid these side effects