Vision Flashcards
What is a Hordeolum?
Commonly known as a “sty”. It is an infection of the sebaceous glands in the lid margin of the eye
What is Chalazion?
A chronic inflammatory granuloma of the sebaceous glands in the eyelid
What is the treatment for Hordeolum or Chalazion?
Warm moist compresses 4 times a day
What is Blepharitis?
Common bilateral inflammation of the eyelid margins with crusts of dried exudate
Hordeolum, Chalazion and Blepharitis are linked to what bacteria?
Staphylococcus
Bacteria conjunctivitis is also known as what?
pink eye
What is the treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis?
antibiotic drops
What is the treatment for viral conjunctivitis?
corticosteroids
What is keratitis?
inflammation or infection of the cornea
What is the most effective treatment for cataracts?
surgery
What are the S/S of retinal detachment?
Cobwebs, ring in the field of vision and flashing lights
What are signs/symptoms of actue glaucoma?
nausea, vomiting, blurred vision = get help fast
Purpose of Snellen chart?
assessment of visual acuity
20/20 vs 20/40?
What we can see at 40 feet, you can see at 20
S/S of retinal detachment?
Cobwebs, ring in the field of vision and flashing lights
What color should the tympanical membrane normally be?
Pearly gray
What is a nursing diagnosis for Meiere’s disease?
Risk for falls
S/S of labyrinthitis?
Nystagmus, vertigo, tinnitus
What can labyrinthitis cause?
Menengitis
What is accommodation?
It is the pupil’s ability to dilate for far away sight, and constrict when looking at up close objects.
