Eye Abnormalities and Tests (NURSING ASSESMENT)

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Snellen Alphabet Chart

Tests central visual acuity

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Confrontation Test

A method to assess peripheral vision by comparing a patient's visual field with that of the examiner.

<p>A method to assess peripheral vision by comparing a patient's visual field with that of the examiner. </p>
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Corneal Light Reflex/Hirschberg Test

A test that evaluates eye alignment and is performed by observing the reflection of light on the corneas of the eyes.

<p>A test that evaluates eye alignment and is performed by observing the reflection of light on the corneas of the eyes. </p>
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Cover Test

Determines presence of eye deviation

<p>Determines presence of eye deviation </p>
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Diagnostic Positions Test

Leading patient through 6 cardinal positions of gaze. Paralysis indicates cranial nerve dysfunction.

<p>Leading patient through 6 cardinal positions of gaze. Paralysis indicates cranial nerve dysfunction. </p>
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Strabismus

a condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object.

<p>a condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object. </p>
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Periorbital Edema

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Exophtalmos

Protruding Eyes

<p>Protruding Eyes</p>
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Enophthalmos

Sunken Eyes

<p>Sunken Eyes</p>
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Ptosis

Drooping upper lid

<p>Drooping upper lid</p>
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Upward Palpebral Slant

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Ectropion

Lower lid rolling out

<p>Lower lid rolling out </p>
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Entropion

Lower lid rolling in

<p>Lower lid rolling in </p>
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Lid Lad

Eyes do not close properly. Seen with hyperthyroidism.

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Blepharitis

Inflammation of the eyelids. Caused by infection or dermatitis.

<p>Inflammation of the eyelids. Caused by infection or dermatitis. </p>
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Chalazion

Obstruction of Meiobmain gland. Points inside the eyelid not out.

<p>Obstruction of Meiobmain gland. Points inside the eyelid not out. </p>
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Hordeolum (Stye)

Infection of hair follicle

<p>Infection of hair follicle</p>
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Dacryocystitis

Inflammation of the lacrimal sac. Caused by infection and blockage of sac and duct.

<p>Inflammation of the lacrimal sac. Caused by infection and blockage of sac and duct. </p>
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Basal Cell Carcinoma

Central ulceration with rolled edges.

<p>Central ulceration with rolled edges. </p>
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Anisocoria

Unequal Pupil Size

<p>Unequal Pupil Size</p>
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Miosis

Constricted and Fixed Pupils

<p>Constricted and Fixed Pupils</p>
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Causes of Anisocoria

Dilating drops, CNS injurt, Acute Glaucoma

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Causes of Miosis

Narcotics, Brain Damage, Glaucoma Treatment.

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Mydriasis

Dilated and Fixed Pupils

<p>Dilated and Fixed Pupils</p>
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Causes of Mydriasis

Deep Anesthesia, CNS injury, Cardiac Arrest, Dilating Drops.

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Cranial Nerve III Damage

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Conjuctivitis

Pink eye. Infection of conjunctiva.

<p>Pink eye. Infection of conjunctiva. </p>
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Iritis

Circumcorneal Redness. Caused by infections, trauma. Get medical attention.

<p>Circumcorneal Redness. Caused by infections, trauma. Get medical attention. </p>
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Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Need Emergency Treatment.

<p>Need Emergency Treatment. </p>
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Symptoms of Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Halos, Blurred or cloudy vision, pain. Floaters are normal.

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Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

Caused by coughing, vomiting, child birth.

<p>Caused by coughing, vomiting, child birth. </p>
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Herpes Simplex Virus

Shingles

<p>Shingles</p>
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Pterygium

Overgrowth of Conjuctiva

<p>Overgrowth of Conjuctiva</p>
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Corneal Abrasion

Scratches on the cornea.

<p>Scratches on the cornea. </p>
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Hyphema

Blunt Trauma

<p>Blunt Trauma</p>
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Nuclear Cataract

Central Gray Opacity

<p>Central Gray Opacity</p>
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Cortical Cataract

Star-shaped opacity

<p>Star-shaped opacity</p>
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Disconjugate Gaze

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PERRLA

Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation