Nursing Diagnosis for Glaucoma

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye disorder in which the optic nerve suffers damage, permanently damaging vision in the affected eye(s) and progressing to complete blindness if untreated. It is often, but not always, associated with increased pressure of the fluid in the eye (aqueous humour). The term 'ocular hypertension' is used for cases having constantly raised intraocular pressure (IOP) without any associated optic nerve damage. Conversely, the term 'normal' or 'low tension glaucoma' is suggested for the typical visual field defects when associated with a normal or low IOP.

The nerve damage involves loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pattern. There are many different subtypes of glaucoma, but they can all be considered a type of optic neuropathy. Raised intraocular pressure is a significant risk factor for developing glaucoma (above 21 mmHg or 2.8 kPa). One person may develop nerve damage at a relatively low pressure, while another person may have high eye pressure for years and yet never develop damage. Untreated glaucoma leads to permanent damage of the optic nerve and resultant visual field loss, which can progress to blindness.
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Nursing Diagnosis for Glaucoma

Preoperative

• Acute pain related to mechanical injury agent
• Disturbed sensory perception: vision related to changes in sensory perception
• Knowledge deficient: the disease process, treatment / management of the home related to a lack of exposure information

Postoperative

• Acute pain related to physical injury agent
• Risk for Injury related to the difficulty of vision
• Risk for Infection related to invasive procedures, interruption of tissue continuity

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