Sensory Flashcards
cataracts loss of
general vision
Patho cataracts
change in lens fiber structure age and trauma
s/s 4 cataracts
deploplia, absent red reflex, decrease visual accuity, photo sensitivity
Mydriatic cycloplegic
dilation
phacoemulsification
for cataracts break it up and suck it out
extracapsular
for cataracts incision take out without break up
symptoms of detachment 3
floaters, light flashes (photopsia) cobwebs
macular degeneration
irreversible central vision loss
test for macular degen
Amsler test
suplements for macular degen 5
C, E, zinc, fish oil, green veggies
Primary open angle glaucoma caused by s/s 2
Caused by clogged drainage channels gradual, tunnel vision
Accute angle closure glaucoma caused by s/s 3 and is a
pupil dilation or lens bulging pain, colored halos, blurred vision emergency
IOP normal POAG AACG
10-21
22-32
greater than 50
treatment of Glaucoma 3
miotic/cholinergic to constrict pupil hyperosmotic to draw fluid out surgery