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What are the signs of cataracts? |
Milky/white lens, painless, blurred vision |
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How are they treated? |
No treatment until vision is severely impaired |
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During surgery, what is done? |
The cataracts are removed and a new lens may be implanted. |
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After surgery, will vision be corrected? |
Only if a new lens is placed. If no lens is placed, the clients will need glasses/contacts |
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After surgery, what is the main concern? |
To check for hemorrhage of the eye. Place client in semi fowlers position |
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What do you you tell clients to avoid? |
Coughing, sneezing, bending over at waist, straining, rubbing eye, or crying. No lifting greater than five pounds |
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How should the post op client sleep? |
Sleep on unaffected side or, if surgery was on both eyes, sleep on back. Use eye shield at night to protect eye. |
