When How And Why To Use.... Flashcards
What is the oblique flashlight test.
It is a quick way to estimate the depth of the anterior chamber of the eye without use of a gonioscope (exam of the eye with a lens, can get complicated).
How do you do the oblique flashlight test?
A light is held parallel to the iris. If a shadow is cast, the angle is narrow. If there is no shadow, the angle is open.
Why do you use the Oblique flashlight test?
To estimate eye pressure.
What is a normal eye PH?
Normal but PH is 7.4. Any abnormal PH requires continued irrigation.
What is fluorescein stain?
An orange dye impregnated on a strip of paper.
How do you use fluorescein?
Touch the paper strip into the tear pool inside the lower conjunctival sac. But
How does fluorescein work?
Area as if denuded are dead corneal epithelium fluoresce green and confirm the diagnosis. With
What is the seidel test?
The seidel test is used to assess the presence of anterior chamber leakage in the cornea.
Why is the seidel test used?
To screen for corneal disorders including corneal post trauma, corneal perforation, and corneal the degeneration
how does the seidel test work?
The eye is fluorescein stained and stained can be seen leaking into the anterior chamber.
Who is almost an APRN?
Lori Melinda Smith Wiliams. That’s me!
Have you got this under control?
Yes, you have, girl!
