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Cataract Diagnostic Ptocedure
Cataract Diagnostic Ptocedure
MANAGEMENT:
General:
Surgical Procedures:
1) intracapsular extraction- the lens as well as the capsule are rmoved through a
small incision.
2) extracapsular extraction- the lens capsule incised, and the nucleus, cortex, and
anterior capsule are extracted.
a. Cryosurgery- a special technique in whih a pencil – light
instrument with a metal tip is super cooled (-35 C), then touched to
the exposed lens, freezing to it so that the lens is easily lifted up.
b. Phacoemulsification- the mechanical breaking up of the lens by a
hollow needle vibrating at ultrasonic speed.
IOL Implantation:
1) The implantation of a synthetic lens is designed for the distance vision; the patient
may wear prescription glasses for reading and near vision.
2) Numerous types of intraocular lenses are available
3) Advantages
a. alternative for contact lens
b. cant be lost or misplace
c. provides superior vision correction
4) Complications:
a. pain from inflammation
b. rosy vision
c. degeneration of the cornea
d. malpositioning or dislocation of lens
5) Not advisable for:
a. severe myopia
b. history of chronic iritis
c. retinal detachment
d. diatebetic retinopathy
e. glaucoma
f. complication during surgery
Contact Lens
Extended wear contact lens is an option for those who do not receive IOL
Implants.
NURSING DIAGNOSIS: