Health Assessment Ch 11 (prepU)

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exophthalmos

eyeball protrudes forward; characteristic symptom of Graves hyperthyroidism

Myopia

impaired far vision

Presbyopia

indicated when the client moves an object away from the eyes to focus. It is a common condition in clients over age 45.

Arcus senilis

normal condition in older clients, appears as a white arc around the limbus. The condition has no effect on vision

Tropia

refers to a misalignment of the eyes

Cataracts

typically are associated with painless blurring, light sensitivity, poor night vision, and a need for a brighter light to read.

Ectropion

when the lower eyelids evert, causing exposure and drying of the conjunctiva. This is a normal finding in the older client.


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