NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
The nurse at the eye clinic is caring for a patient with suspected glaucoma. Which report by the patient would be significant for a diagnosis of glaucoma?
|
|
A significant loss of central vision
|
|
|
Diminished acuity
|
|
|
Pain associated with a purulent discharge
|
|
|
The presence of halos around lights
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -severe pain in the eye or forehead. redness of the eye. decreased vision or blurred vision. seeing rainbows or halos.
Detailed explanation-2: -People with glaucoma have optic nerve damage from fluid buildup in their eye. Left untreated, this eye pressure can permanently affect vision. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. Treatments-including eyedrops, laser treatments and surgeries-can slow down vision loss and save your sight.
There is 1 question to complete.