Macular Degeneration Flashcards
1
Q
Who
A
54% are >60 years old
2
Q
What
A
central loss vision affecting macula
3
Q
Macular controls __
A
ability to read, drive a car
4
Q
Inability to recognize __
A
faces, colors and see objects in fine details
5
Q
Dry Type
A
Dry (most common) slow gradual blockage in capillaries
6
Q
Wet Type
A
abrupt onset, blood vessel grow with thin wall and may leak
7
Q
Risk Factors
A
smoking, HTN, female, family hx, short people, vitamin E, low carotene diet.
8
Q
Signs and Symptoms
A
Lack of depth, distorted objects, blurred vision, blindness, ADL challenged.
9
Q
Nurse Care
A
Fall risk, community resources, Educate: large print, magnify glasses, good lighting, foods high in vitamin E, carotene, B12, antioxidants.
