NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
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clouding of the lens, causing decreased vision
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small hard, cystic mass (granuloma) on the eyelid
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increased intraocular pressure results in damage to the retina and optic nerve with loss of vision
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progressive damage to the macula of the retina
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Detailed explanation-1: -Most cataracts develop when aging or injury changes the tissue that makes up the eye’s lens. Proteins and fibers in the lens begin to break down, causing vision to become hazy or cloudy. Some inherited genetic disorders that cause other health problems can increase your risk of cataracts.
Detailed explanation-2: -A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of your eye (the clear part of the eye that helps to focus light). Cataracts are very common as you get older. In fact, more than half of all Americans age 80 or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to get rid of cataracts.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cataract Symptom: Blurry Vision Blurry vision at any distance is the most common symptom of cataracts. Your view may look foggy, filmy, or cloudy. Over time, as the cataracts get worse, less light reaches the retina. People with cataracts may have an especially hard time seeing and driving at night.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cataracts are one of the main causes of vision loss in people over the age of 45. By the time they reach 80, more than half will have already developed cataracts. The condition is a gradual one, so symptoms may not even be noticed in the beginning.
Detailed explanation-5: -Inflammation. Inflammation is actually a healthy immune system response to the surgical removal of your eye lens. Dry eyes. Dry eyes can be a common problem after cataract surgery. Posterior capsular opacification. Retinal detachment. Cystoid macular edema. 22-Sept-2021