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OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lecture-discussion, the students
are expected to:
a. Identify the parts of the eye, ears, nose and
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throat;
b. describe the functions of the anatomy of the vea centralis
Pupil
EENT; tral depression)
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terventions of common pharmacologic agents;
scribe common disorders of the EENT; Suspensory ligaments
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Layers of the Eye
h. discuss the alterations to physiologic functions secsdary
to the EENT problems; I. External Layer
i. enumerate correct types or classifications of EENT a. sclera
problems; b. cornea
j. identify the manifestations in connection with the c. corneoscleral
physiologic alterations; junction
k. discuss applicable medical management;
I. provide rationales of each of the medical management 11. Middle Layer
identified; a. choroid
m. identify appropriate surgical interventions ; b. ciliary body
n. discuss pre-operative and post-operative nursing c. Iris
management;
o. provide health teachings applicable to the EENT disorder; 111. Inner Layer
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a. retina
preventive and rehabilitative interventions.
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Eyes
I. EXTERNAL LA YER
ANATOMY OF THE EYE
a. SC LERA -- opaque white tissue @
I. Eyelids and Eyelashes b. CORNEA -- dense transparent layer
II. Conjunctiva - the "window of the eye
a. Palpebral Conjunctiva
-pink; lines inner surface of eyelids c. CORNEOSCLERAL JUNCTION - also known as
b. Bulbar Conjunctiva LIMBUS
-white with small blood vessels; - transitonal zone through w/c aqueous
covers anterior sclera humor leaves the eye
Ill. Lacrimal Apparatus
-consists of lacrimal glands and
ducts
IV. Meibomian Glands
V. Ciliary Glands
II. MIDDLE LAYER ['"" *Macula - yellow spot near the center of the retina
- Vascular & heavily - responsible for central vision
pigmented Inberuslr meshed
laterior chmb Fovea - small pit; an indentation in the center of
a.CHOROID Schlemts eaol the macula
- dark brown pigmented
membrane tis Optic disk
- lines most of the sclera & is - creamy pink to white depressed area in the retina
attached to the retina
- contains many blood vessels - called "blind spot"
Extraocular muscles
•rectus muscles
•oblique muscles
·levator palpebrae
c.lRIS �
Colored portion
Located behind the cornea and in front of
the lens
Has a central opening called PUPIL
pupil - control the amount of light that
enters the eye Sensory nerve –Optic Nerve
darkness -- dilatation (mydriasis)
light- constriction (miosis) Motor
lens - lies behind the ins
- bends the rays of light entering – Oculomotor
through the pupil
-Trochlear -
- Abducens
[INNER LAYER
a. RETINA
NERVES of the EYE
made up of sensory receptors that transmit
impulses to the optic nerve A. CRANIAL NERVE II
Contains blood vessels & 2 type of photoreceptors:
- optic nerve (nerve of sight)
rods -- work at low light & for peripheral visions
cones - active at bright levels & provide color &
central vision B. CRANIAL NERVE Ill, IV, VI
- innervate the muscles around
the eye
UNCTIONS
of the EYE r? TONOMETRY
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- appearance of the eye, symmetry, color
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a. exopthalmus
-proptosis; protusion of the eyeball
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b. enopthalmos
-sunken eyeballs. \
c. ptosis IV. EXTRAOCULAR MUSCLE FUNCTION
-drooping of eyelids
- Superor Reeta
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-- check for similarity of shape, size & ufenot Rectus
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reaction
a. lsocoria - equal pupil size
b. Anisocoria - 1 pupil larger than the
Figure 2.4: Te action and nerve supply of the
other extr aoc ular muscles.
ISHIHARA CHART
Use of polychromatic plates
- Each eye is tested separately
- Sensitive for the diagnosis of red/green blindness
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- measures the client's distance & near vision •
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DIAGNOSTIC TESTS for the EYE Ill. SLIT LAMP
allows examination
I. FUNDOSCOPY of the anterior ocular
% used to examine the structures under
health of the retina and
vitreous humor microscopic
pupils should be magnification
dilated prior to the
help detect disorders
procedure
Set ophthalmoscope 6 of the anterior
�LEPHARITIS
Inflammation of the eyelid margins
S/Sx: Itchy, red, burning eyes, flaking,
purulent discharges
EYE DISORDERS T. topical/eye drops antibiotics
Do warm compress
HORDEOLUM (STYE)
Chalazion
Acute suppurative infection of the follicle of
an eyelash
Usually d/t Staph
S/Sx. redness and pain, lump/ swelling of
the eyelid, purulent discharges
Tx. Antibiotics/ I&D
Do warm compress 4-5x a day
INFECTIOUS
& NURSING CARE
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Near-sightedness
Inability to accommodate for near
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Has excessive refractive strength vision due to loss of elasticity of the
Focuses light in front of the retina crystalline lens
Treat with CONCAVE lens
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suRGERY
1. LASIK ( Laser in situ Keratomileusis)- uses an
excimer laser to cul/ reshape the cornea
11. HYEPEROPIA
Far-sightedness 2. ICR ( lntrastromal Corneal Ring) - are small
Focuses light at the back of the retina devices implanted to correct vision
Treat with CONVEX lens
¢ 3. Phakik lntraocular Lens -- lens that are made of
plastic/ silicone; implanted permanently
Ill. ASTIGMATISM
J Defined as a BCVA (best corrected visual acuity) of 201400 to no
light perception
TYPES of blindness:
Unequal curvature of the cornea a. Total blindness -- No light perception and no usable vision
Treat with special leni1 b. Functional blindness -- has light perception but no usable vision
c. Legally blind -- central visual acuity for distance of 20/200
Nursing Management
Assess how visual impairment can
affect normal functioning
Provide emotional support for
recent visual impairment
#is%ks
Orient to the environment
Sight guide technique (e.g. Contact
and grasp)
CATARACTS
, GLAUCOMA
A group of disorder that ail
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have increased intraocular
- Is an opacity or cloudiness of the normally pressure , leading to damage to the optic nerve
transparent crystalline lens structure with resulting visual field loss.
- lens protein dries out and forms crystals
Maybe caused by ocular inflammation or injury,
CAUSES trauma, infection, hereditary predisposition
Senile -- associated w/ aging
Congenital - may be hereditary Normal IOP: 12-20 mmHg
Traumatic - associated with injury
Secondary - sequelae of systemic vii tug
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disease, drug ingestion
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I. Extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) / ti. CLOSED ANGLE GLAUCOMA
a. Manual expression el .Aka: narrow-angle glaucoma or acute
glaucoma
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b. Phacoemulsification -Less common
-Movement of the iris against the cornea
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It. Intracapsular cataract extraction (ICCE)
narrows or closes the chamber angle,
obstructing the outflow of AH
Causes sudden onset of unilateral eye pain
with B0V and possibly nausea and
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MANAGEMENT
• For acute glaucoma: treat as medical emergenc ¢ degenerative changes in the retina or vitreous.
• Administer medications as prescribed to loer
a. MIOTICS:
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trauma, inflammation, or tumor
diabetic retinopathy
Ex: Pilocarpine myopia and loss of a lens from a cataract (aphakia)
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Black spots means bleeding
NURSING MANAGEMENT
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Maintain on CBR
Administer meds as ordered
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Avoid jerky head movements
Minimize eye stress
Prepare the client for surgical procedure as prescribed
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NURSING MANAGEMENT
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SURGICAL MANAGEMENT
Sealing retinal break(y Cryosurgery
Diathermy
• Maintain on CBR Laser Therapy _ _
• Administer meds as ordered Scleral "
• Assist according to degree of visual impairment
• Provide emotional support
• Avoid mydriatics
. Prepare patient for surgery
MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD)
RETINAL DETACHMENT 7
- occurs when the layers of the retina separate because of
Age-related macular degeneration is
a medical condition that results in a
loss of vision in the cenler of lhe visual
field (the macula) because of damage
accumulation of fluid between them lo lhe relina
- also occurs when both retinal layers elevate away from the - the most common cause of
choroid as a result of a tumor irreversible central vision loss in persons
over 60
TYPES:
- PARTIAL RETINAL DETACHMENT
. COMPLETE RETINAL DETACHMENT
-A medical EMERGENCy
RISK FACTORS
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• Related to retinal aging
Affected by genetics
g term exposure to UV lights
peropia
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STRABISMUS (DOUBLE VIS1ow
OCULAR MELANOMAS
- called "SQUINT EYE" or "CROSSED EYE"
CANCER of the EYE kt- acondition in which the eyes are not aligned because of lack of
muscle coordination of the extraocular muscles
Melanocytes produce the dark-
• 7rmar In young infant but should not be present after about age
coloured pigment melanin 4 months
found in many places in our
body, including the skin, hair, CAUSES care ADULT
and lining of the Internal unknown - Diabetes
organs, including the eye. - congenital rubella - traumatic brain
• cerebral palsy injury
- retinopathy of prematurity - injuries to the
- traumatic brain injury eye
ETIOLOGY - hemangioma near the eye -stroke
Unknown
Ultraviolet (UV) rays Other risk factors: family history, farsightedness
Dysplastic naevus syndrome
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Ocular melanocytosis
Double vision
eoRMS of AMD Uncoordinated eye movements
Loss of depth perception
I. Dry (non-exudative)
abnormal accumulation of
yellowish colored extracellular
deposits drusen in the retinal
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM
pigment epithelium Retinal exam
Slow onset Ophthalmic exam
Macular cells start to atrophy Visual acuity
Neurological exam
Before
II. Wet (exudative)
owth of new blood vessels
from the choroid to retinal
TREATMENT «·
epithelium Glasses
rapid onset Eye patch
development of abnormal Eye muscles exercise
blood vessels around the
Surgery
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MELANO�
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Scotomas (blind spots in visual
field)
Metamorphopia (distortion of vision)
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CANCER of the EYE
Melanocytes produce the dark-
coloured pigment melanin
found in many places in our
body, including the skin, hair,
and lining of the internal
organs, including the eye.
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DIAGNOSTIC EXAM
AMSLER GRID TEST ETIOLOGY
- a pattern of intersecting lines with a Unknown
black dot in the middle. The central Ultraviolet (UV) rays
Dysplastic naevus syndrome
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black dot is used for fixation (a place
Ocular melanocytosis
eye to stare at).
MANIFESTATIONS
blurred vision ., ----•.../ -
MANAGEMENT . flashing lights and shadows.
_:change in iris color
1.Laser macular photocoagulation · red and/painful eye MANAGEMENT
2. photodynamic therapy (PDT) · loss of peripheral vision
3. Pegaptanib Radiotherapy
4. Ranibizumab DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS Surgery
5. green leafy vegetables with lutein Transpupillary thermothera
Ophthalmoscopy
Ultrasound
NURSING INTERVENTIONS MRI/CT scan
Discuss strategies/modifications to carry out usual activities.
Assist with self-care activities.
Engage support people in assistance with patient activity.
Advise patient to memorize environment while some vision is intact.
Use side rails as needed, and make sure that patient can call for
help if needed
Rest eyes as needed. Enucleation – removal of whole eye
ANATOMY of the EAR
OCULAR
EMERGENCIES
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Out«r f
HYPHEMA
Management: bedrest in semifow1ers position. II MIDDLE EAR
Avoid sudden movements for 3-5 days
Eye patch and shields. a Ossicles 4
It may resolve in 5-7 days. - contains 3 small bones
Cycloplegic medications to rest the eyes injured. + malleus (/hammer)
+ lncus f anvil)
+ Stapes (stirrup)
- oval window' an opening between the
Hyphema - Pulling or collection of blood inside the eye middle and inner ear
b. Eustachian tube
- connects nasopharynx and middle ear
- equalizes pressure on both sides of
eardrum, drainage channel r+#;
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a Vestibule
- entrance spa0e next to oval window
b Cochlea
- has the organ of Corti, receptor and
organ of hearing
- contains hair cells that detect vibration
from sound and stimulate the 8 cranial
nerve
c. Semicircular canals
- organ of balance
Cochlea – Hearing
Ask the client to block one external (+)Romberg presence of significant swaying
canal
The examiner stands 1-2 ft away &
quickly whispers a statement
The client is asked to repeat the
whispered statement
Each ear is tested separately
#3 high-frequency sounds
The examiner holds a ticking watch
about 5 inches from each ear &
asks the client if the ticking is heard
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS FOR THE EAR
I. Audiometry
- measures hearing acuity
the patient wears earphones and signals to
the audiologist when a tone is heard
audiometric evaluations are performed in a
soundproof room
Ill. TUNING FORK TEST responses are plotted on a graph known
A. Weber Test as an audiogram
Uses bone conduction to test lateralization of
sound
Useful in detecting unilateral hearing loss
Normal sound is heard equally in both ears
Conductrve hearing loss affected ea
Sensorineural hearing loss unaffected ear
B. Rinne Test
Useful in distinguishing between conductive
and sensorineural hearing lo
(+)Rinne test a Air conduction » Bone
Conduction
(.)Rinne test = Bone conduction Air
conduction
(+)Conductive leaning Loss