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Understanding Glaucoma and Cataracts

The document discusses key points about glaucoma and cataracts, emphasizing that vision loss from glaucoma is irreversible and that increased intraocular pressure is a primary concern. It outlines symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma as a medical emergency and provides guidance on administering eye drops and the implications of allergies to certain medications. Additionally, it describes the gradual vision loss associated with cataracts and the importance of iridectomy to prevent secondary glaucoma after cataract surgery.

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Understanding Glaucoma and Cataracts

The document discusses key points about glaucoma and cataracts, emphasizing that vision loss from glaucoma is irreversible and that increased intraocular pressure is a primary concern. It outlines symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma as a medical emergency and provides guidance on administering eye drops and the implications of allergies to certain medications. Additionally, it describes the gradual vision loss associated with cataracts and the importance of iridectomy to prevent secondary glaucoma after cataract surgery.

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NUR 145

SAS 38
MANGHIHILOT, LEAFLOR ANN CRAVE
BSN 2

1.) D.
- Vision loss is NOT reversible when it occurs in glaucoma but it's
permanent...eye drops can prevent further progression. Glaucoma
occurs due to INCREASED intraocular pressure (NOT decreased), and
there is NO cure for glaucoma.
2.) B.
- A tonometer is used to assessment IOP.
3.) C.
- Angle-closure glaucoma is SUDDEN and SEVERE. The patient will NOT be
asymptomatic .C like in open-angle glaucoma. They will have SUDDEN
vision changes, severe pain (eyes or head), corneal edema,
nausea/vomiting, red eyes, and IOP >50 mmHg. It is a medical
emergency.
4.) D.
- Eye drops are placed in the lower sac of the eye (conjunctival) NOT
directly on the eye via the cornea, It’s important that the nurse observes
the patient using the drops and re-educate if they are using them
incorrectly.
5.) B.
- The nurse will administer eye drops FIRST and then the ointment.
6.) B.
- The patient who have sulfonamide allergy should NOT take carbonic
anhydrase inhibitors (hence Acetazolamide).
7.) B.
- Typically, a patient with cataracts experiences painless, gradual loss of
vision. Although both eyes may develop at different rates.
8.) A.
- The primary reason for performing iridectomy after cataract extraction
is to prevent A secondary glaucoma.
9.) B.
- Typically, a patient with cataracts experiences painless, gradual loss of
vision. Although both eyes may develop at different rates.
10.) A.
- A cataract scatters and blocks the light as it passes through the lens,
preventing a O.A sharply defined image from reaching your retina. As a
result, your vision becomes blurred.

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