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Impaired vision Flashcards

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1
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How does impaired vision affect a person?

A

Decreased independence in Self Care/ ADLs
Work/ Lifestyle Choices
Self Esteem and Safety
Interactions w/ society/ environment

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a progressive loss of central and near vision due to damage of the central portion of the retina).

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Macular degeneration

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a clouding of the lens resulting in blurred vision)

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cataracts

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vision loss caused by increased pressure in the eye that can lead to blindness; loss of peripheral vision

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glaucoma

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nearsightedness; light rays focus in front of the retina

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myopia

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farsightedness; light rays focus behind the retina

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hyperopia

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normal vision resulting in clear focus on retina; no optical defects

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emmetropia

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inability to see, defined as corrected visual acuity of 20/400 or less, to no no light reception

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blindness

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9
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Legal blindness in NY is

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20/200

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10
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Most common causes of visual impairment and blindness

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Diabetic retinopathy
MAC degeneration
Glaucoma/ Cataracts

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Conditions in which damage to the otpic nerve is related to increased IOP caused by congestion in aeqeous humor; inci

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Glaucoma

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Normal IOP

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10-21

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50 % of ppl go undiagnosed w/ Glucoma. T or G

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True

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Risk Factors for Glaucoma

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Age
High IOP
Black or Hispanic Descent
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Myopia
Family Hx

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Treatment for Glaucoma

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No cure, treatment that reduces IOP

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16
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S&S of glaucoma

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Blurred Vision
Rainbow colored halo around eye
Difficult adjusting eyes in low light
Loss of peripheral vision
eye pain pressure
Headache

17
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instrument that mentions pressure in eye

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tonometer

18
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drooping of the eyelid)

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ptosis

19
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involuntary oscillating movement of the eyeball)

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nystagmus

20
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Cataract treament

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Needs surgery to be corrected

21
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Cataracts S&S

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Blurry Vision
Sensitivity to light
Trouble seeing in dim light/night
Diplopia (double vision)

22
Q

Cataract surgery increases risk for …

A

Retinal detachment

23
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leading cause of irreversible blindness and visual impairment in the world that causes central vision loss

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Macular Degeneration

24
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small, hyaline, globular deposits that appear like yellow areas with distinct edges in retina

A

Drusen

25
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Dry Macular Degen (AMD) vs Wet Macular Degen (AMD)

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Dry- slow breakdown of retinal outer layer
Wet- abrupt on set & causes more damage as vessels can leak fluid/blood and elevate retina

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