Retinal Conditions Flashcards
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Gradually destroys macula
- Central Vision Loss
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Symptoms
- Blurry central vision
- Difficulty seeing details
- Line and shape distortion
- Diminished color vision
Two types of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet and Dry
What is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults?
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
-As many as 11 million sufferers
Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Visual hallucinations in people who have a sudden change in vision such as that brought on by Macular Degeneration.
- Affects at least 13%, but could be higher
- NOT a psychotic condition or mental illness
- Should be approached by others with empathy and a good sense of humor
- Often stops within 12 to 18 months
Functional Deficits of Charles Bonnet Syndrome
- ADLs
- IADLs
- Work
- Education
- Sleep and Rest
Glaucoma
2nd leading cause of low vision
- Group of diseases
- Pressure within the eye causes optic nerve damage
- Peripheral vision loss
- Can cause complete blindness
- Early treatment is key
- Silent disease, no symptoms
Functional Deficits of Glaucoma
- ADLSs
- IADLs
- Work
- Education
Diabetic Retinopathy Stages
4 different stages
-End stage: leaky blood vessels
Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy
- Blurred or double vision
- Floaters
- Pain or pressure of the eye
Diabetic Retinopathy can cause…
Complete Blindness (Retinal detachment) -Diabetic Management is KEY
What is the 3rd leading cause of low vision?
Diabetic Retinopathy
-Leading cause of blindness in adults under 50 y.o.
Functional Deficits of Diabetic Retinopathy
- Occupations
- Client Factors
- Performance Skills
- Performance Patterns
