Health Assessment Ch 11 (prepU)
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.