NR 325 - Audio/Visual - Exam 2
- ANS-AMD (Age Related Macular Degeneration)
- AKA Atrophic AMD
- accumulation of yellowish extracellular deposits called drusen - ANS-Age Related Macular
Degeneration (Dry AMD)
- AKA exudative
- growth of new blood vessels in an abnormal location in the retinal epithelium
- scar tissue forms - ANS-Wet AMD
- should be evaluated before surgery
- outpatient
- dilating drops (mydriatic)
- paralyze accommodation (cycloplegia)
- anti-inflammatory - ANS-Cataract - Preoperative
- instruct patient to wear dark sun glasses to prevent photophobia
- monitor for signs of toxicity (tachycardia, CNS effects) - ANS-Mydriatic and Cycloplegia Care
anterior capsule is opened and the lens nucleus and cortex is removed. The remaining cortex is
aspirated with an irrigation and aspiration instrument
(intraocular lens implantation) - ANS-Phacoemulsification
- eye patch
- antibiotic drops
- corticosteroids
- avoid activities that increase IOP
- visual acuity may be reduced after surgery
- patients may still need glasses
- elevated bed 30-45 degrees
- client on back or non-operative side
- contact doctor if severe eye pain or discharge from eye - ANS-Cataracts: Postoperative
- age related
- blunt or penetrating trauma
- maternal rubella
- radiation/UV
- systemic/topical corticosteroids - ANS-Cataracts: Risk Factors
- vitamin A, E and C
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