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By: Getenet D(BScN, MSc in MSN)
LECTURER
BDU-CHS, DEP’T OF NURSING
FOR 2ND YEAR
UNDERGRADUATE NURSING
STUDENTS ,2012 E.C
Ear Eye , disorder
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3. External Otitis (Otitis Externa)
Refers to an inflammation of the external auditory
canal.
Causes include water in the ear canal (swimmer's
ear); trauma to the skin of the ear canal, permitting
entrance of organisms into the tissues; and systemic
conditions, such as vitamin deficiency.
Bacterial or fungal infections are most frequently
encountered.
4. Otitis Externa …Contd
The most common bacterial pathogens associated with
external otitis are Staphylococcus aureus and
Pseudomonas species.
The most common fungus isolated in both normal and
infected ears is Aspergillus.
External otitis is often caused by a dermatitis such as
psoriasis, eczema, or seborrheic dermatitis.
5. Cont.…..
Even allergic reactions to hair spray, hair dye,
and permanent wave lotions can cause
dermatitis, which clears when the offending
agent is removed.
6. Types OE
Chronic OE –longer duration (>6 weeks)
Eczematous OE –various dermatologic conditions (eg,
atopic dermatitis , psoriasis, systemic lupus
erythematosus) that may infect the EAC and cause OE
Necrotizing (malignant) OE – This is an infection that
extends into the deeper tissues adjacent to the EAC; it
primarily occurs in adult patients who are
immunocompromised (eg, Dm AIDS) and is rarely
described in children; it
Otomycosis - Infection of the ear canal secondary to
fungus species such as Candida or Aspergillus
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7. Pathophysiology
The processes involved in the development of OE can
be divided into the following 4 categories:
Obstruction (eg, cerumen buildup, surfer’s exostosis,
or a narrow or tortuous canal), resulting in water
retention
Absence of cerumen, which may occur as a result of
repeated water exposure or overcleaning the ear canal
Trauma
Alteration of the pH of the ear canal
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8. Clinical Manifestations
Drainage from the ear - yellow, yellow-green, foul
smelling, persistent
Ear pain - felt deep inside the ear and may get worse
when moving head
Hearing loss
Itching of the ear or ear canal
Fever
Trouble swallowing
Weakness in the face
Voice loss
9. Diagnosis
Ear inspection:- the canal appears red and
swollen in well-developed cases.
In fungal infections, hair like black spores may
even be visible.
physical examination
Otoscope : narrowing of the ear canal from
inflammation and the presence of drainage and
debris.
Culture of the drainage
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10. Medical Management
• Relieving the discomfort.
• Reducing the swelling of the ear canal.
• Eradicating the infection.
• Analgesics for the first 48 to 92 hours.
• Antibiotics for infection and corticosteroid agents to
soothe the inflamed tissues.
• For fever, systemic antibiotics may be prescribed.
• For fungal disorders, antifungal agents are prescribed.
11. Medical Management Cont.…..
If the tissues of the external canal are edematous, a
wick should be inserted to keep the canal open
so that liquid medications (e.g. antibiotic otic
preparations) can be introduced.
These medications may be administered by dropper
at room temperature.
Such medications usually combine antibiotic and
corticosteroid agents to soothe the inflamed tissues.
12. Medical Management Cont.….
For cellulitis or fever, systemic antibiotics may be
prescribed.
For fungal disorders, antifungal agents are
prescribed.
First line Oxytetracycline hydrochloride +
Polymyxin B sulphate + Hydrocortisone acetate, 2
drops 2-3 times daily
Alternatives
Cloxacillin, 500mg P.O., QID
13. IMPACTED CERUMEN
ear wax accumulates in ear canal
leading to blockage and pressure
on ear canal.
CAUSES
Use of hearing aids or ear
plugs
Putting objects in the ear
Anatomical defect (which
interferes in removal of wax)
Older age
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14. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
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Tinnitus, Itching, Difficulty in hearing, Ear
discharge, Odor coming from the ear
MANAGEMENT
Irrigate the ear canal with irrigator.
Instill antibiotic ear drops to prevent
infection.
Manual removal of wax.
Wiping and clean the external ear by a
cloth.
15. Foreign Bodies
Some objects are inserted intentionally into the
ear by adults who may have been trying to clean
the external canal or relieve itching or by children
who introduce peas, beans, pebbles, toys, and
beads.
Insects may also enter the ear canal.
In either case, the effects may range from no
symptoms to profound pain and decreased
hearing.
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16. Foreign Bodies management
Removing a foreign body from the external auditory
canal can be quite challenging.
The three standard methods for removing foreign
bodies are the same as those for removing cerumen:
irrigation, suction, and instrumentation.
The contraindications for irrigation are also the same.
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17. Cont.…..
Foreign vegetable bodies and insects tend to
swell; thus, irrigation is contraindicated.
Insect can be dislodged by instilling mineral oil,
which will kill the insect and allow it to be removed.
In some circumstances, the foreign body may have
to be extracted in the operating room with the
patient under general anesthesia.
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18. Malignant External Otitis
A more serious, although rare, external ear infection is
malignant external otitis (temporal bone osteomyelitis).
This is a progressive, debilitating, and occasionally fatal
infection of the external auditory canal, the surrounding
tissue, and the base of the skull.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is usually the infecting organism
in patients with low resistance to infection.
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19. Treatment
Successful treatment includes control of the diabetes,
administration of antibiotics (usually intravenously), and
aggressive local wound care.
Standard parenteral antibiotic treatment includes the
combination of an antipseudomonal agent and an
aminoglycoside, both of which have potentially serious side
effects.
Because aminoglycosides are nephrotoxic and ototoxic,
serum aminoglycoside levels and renal and auditory
function must be monitored during therapy.
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20. Conditions of the Middle Ear
Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Perforation of the tympanic membrane is usually
caused by infection or trauma.
Sources of trauma include skull fracture, explosive
injury, or a severe blow to the ear.
Less frequently foreign objects (e.g., cotton-tipped
applicators, bobby pins, keys) that have been pushed
too far into the external auditory canal.
21. Cont.….
In addition to tympanic membrane perforation,
injury to the ossicles and even the inner ear may
result from this type of action.
Attempts by patients to clear the external auditory
canal should be discouraged.
During infection, the tympanic membrane can
rupture if the pressure in the middle ear exceeds
the atmospheric pressure in the external auditory
canal.
22. Medical Management
Although most tympanic membrane perforations
heal spontaneously within weeks after rupture,
some may take several months to heal.
Some perforations persist because scar tissue grows
over the edges of the perforation, preventing
extension of the epithelial cells across the margins
and final healing.
23. Cont….
In the case of a head injury or temporal bone fracture, a
patient is observed for evidence of cerebrospinal fluid
otorrhea or rhinorrhea—a clear, watery drainage from
the ear or nose, respectively.
While healing, the ear must be protected from water
24. Surgical Management
The decision to perform a tympanoplasty (surgical
repair of the tympanic membrane) is usually based
on the need to prevent potential infection from
water entering the ear or the desire to improve the
patient's hearing.
25. Acute Otitis Media
Ear infections can occur at any age; however, they are
most commonly seen in children.
Approximately three out of four children experience
an ear infection by the time they are 3 years of age.
Acute otitis media (AOM) is an acute infection of the
middle ear, usually lasting less than 6 weeks.
26. Cause of Acute Otitis Media
Usually Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus
influenzae which enter the middle ear after eustachian
tube dysfunction caused by obstruction related to upper
respiratory infections, inflammation of surrounding
structures (e.g., sinusitis, adenoid hypertrophy), or allergic
reactions (e.g., allergic rhinitis).
27. Bacteria responsible for acute
otitis media
Streptococcus pneumonia 35%,
Haemophilus influenzae 25%,
Moraxella catarrhalis 15%.
Group A streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus
may also be responsible.
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28. Cont…..
Bacteria can enter the eustachian tube from contaminated
secretions in the nasopharynx and the middle ear from a
tympanic membrane perforation.
A purulent exudate is usually present in the middle ear,
resulting in a conductive hearing loss.
29. Clinical Manifestations
The condition, usually unilateral in adults, may be
accompanied by otalgia.
The pain is relieved after spontaneous perforation or
therapeutic incision of the tympanic membrane.
Other symptoms may include drainage from the ear,
fever, and hearing loss.
30. Cont….
On otoscopic examination, the external auditory
canal appears normal.
The tympanic membrane is erythematous and often
bulging.
Patients report no pain with movement of the
auricle.
31. Risk factors
Age (younger than 12 months)
Chronic upper respiratory infections
Medical conditions that predispose to ear infections
(Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, cleft palate), and
Chronic exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke.
32. Medical Management
With early and appropriate broad-spectrum
antibiotic therapy, otitis media may resolve with no
serious sequelae.
If drainage occurs, an antibiotic otic preparation is
usually prescribed.
The condition may become subacute (lasting 3
weeks to 3 months), with persistent purulent
discharge from the ear.
Rarely does permanent hearing loss occur.
33. Medical management
Amoxicillin for dosage based on age 10 ten days
Alternatives
Ampicillin
Parenteral:
N.B. Paracentisis should be carried out early if the
tympanic membrane does not perforate spontaneously.
Antrotomy should be carried out early if it is indicated
on clinical grounds.
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34. Surgical Management
An incision in the tympanic membrane is known as
myringotomy or tympanotomy.
The tympanic membrane is numbed with a local anesthetic
such as phenol or by iontophoresis (ie, electrical current flows
through a lidocaine-and-epinephrine solution to numb the ear
canal and tympanic membrane).
35. Cont….
The procedure is painless and takes less than 15
minutes.
Under microscopic guidance, an incision is made
through the tympanic membrane to relieve pressure
and to drain serous or purulent fluid from the middle
ear.
36. Chronic Otitis Media
Is the result of recurrent AOM causing irreversible tissue
pathology and persistent perforation of the tympanic
membrane.
Chronic infections of the middle ear damage the
tympanic membrane, destroy the ossicles, and involve the
mastoid.
37. Causes of Chronic Otitis Media
Late treatment of acute otitis media.
Inadequate or inappropriate antibiotic therapy.
Upper airway sepsis.
Lowered resistance, e.g. malnutrition, anemia,
immunological impairment.
Particularly virulent infection, e.g. measles.
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38. Clinical Manifestations
Discharge- mucopurulant,non
foul smelling
Deafness
Earache
tympanic membrane perforation,
Tuning fork test:rinne-negative
Weber-lateralised to one side
39. Investigations
Culture and sensitivity
Examination under microscope
Pure tone audio gram: mild conductive loss
between 20 to 30dB
X-ray of mastoid, neck lateral view
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41. Serous Otitis Media
Serous otitis media (middle ear effusion) involves fluid,
without evidence of active infection, in the middle ear.
In theory, this fluid results from a negative pressure in the
middle ear caused by eustachian tube obstruction.
When this condition occurs in adults, an underlying cause
for the eustachian tube dysfunction must be sought.
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42. Cont…..
Middle ear effusion is frequently seen in patients after
radiation therapy or barotrauma and in patients with
eustachian tube dysfunction from a concurrent upper
respiratory infection or allergy.
Barotrauma results from sudden pressure changes in the
middle ear caused by changes in barometric pressure,
as in scuba diving or airplane descent.
A carcinoma (eg, nasopharyngeal cancer) obstructing
the eustachian tube should be ruled out in adults with
persistent unilateral serous otitis media.
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43. Clinical Manifestations
Hearing loss, fullness in the ear or a sensation of
congestion, or popping and crackling noises, which
occur as the eustachian tube attempts to open.
The tympanic membrane appears dull on otoscopy,
and air bubbles may be visualized in the middle
ear.
Usually, the audiogram shows a conductive hearing
loss.
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44. Management
Serous otitis media need not be treated medically
unless infection (i.e.AOM) occurs.
If the hearing loss associated with middle ear
effusion is significant, a myringotomy can be
performed, and a tube may be placed to keep the
middle ear ventilated.
Corticosteroids in small doses may decrease the
edema of the eustachian tube in cases of
barotrauma.
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45. Cont….
A Valsalva maneuver which forcibly opens the
eustachian tube by increasing nasopharyngeal
pressure, may be cautiously performed.
This maneuver may cause worsening pain or
perforation of the tympanic membrane.
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46. Conditions of the Inner Ear
Disorders of balance are a major cause of falls of
elderly people.
The term dizziness is used frequently by patients
and health care providers to describe any altered
sensation of orientation in space.
Vertigo is defined as the misperception or illusion of
motion of the person or the surroundings.
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47. Cont….
Most people with vertigo describe a spinning
sensation or say they feel as though objects are
moving around them.
Ataxia is a failure of muscular coordination and
may be present in patients with vestibular disease.
Syncope, fainting, and loss of consciousness are not
forms of vertigo and usually indicate disease in the
cardiovascular system.
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48. Cont….
Nystagmus is an involuntary rhythmic movement of
the eyes.
Nystagmus occurs normally when a person watches
a rapidly moving object (eg, through the side
window of a moving car or train).
However, pathologically it is an ocular disorder
associated with vestibular dysfunction.
Nystagmus can be horizontal, vertical, or rotary
and can be caused by a disorder in the central or
peripheral nervous system.
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49. Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is a disturbance of equilibrium
caused by constant motion.
For example, it can occur aboard a ship, while
riding on a merry-go-round or swing, or in the back
seat of a car.
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50. Clinical Manifestations
The syndrome manifests itself in sweating, pallor,
nausea, and vomiting caused by vestibular
overstimulation.
These manifestations may persist for several hours
after the stimulation stops.
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51. Management
Over-the-counter antihistamines such as dimenhydrinate
(Dramamine) or meclizine hydrochloride (Antivert) may
provide some relief of nausea and vomiting by blocking the
conduction of the vestibular pathway of the inner ear.
Anticholinergic medications, such as scopolamine patches,
may also be effective because they antagonize the histamine
response. These must be replaced every few days.
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52. Cont…
Side effects such as dry mouth and drowsiness may
occur.
Potentially hazardous activities such as driving a car
or operating heavy machinery should be avoided if
drowsiness occurs.
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53. HEARING LOSS:
Hearing loss also known as hearing impairment is
partial or total inability to hear. It may occur in one or
both ears.
TYPES OF HEARING LOSS:
• Conductive hearing loss: It usually results from an
external ear disorders. Such as impacted Cerumen, or
middle ear disorders, otitis media or otosclerosis.
In such conditions the efficient transmission of sound by
air to inner ear is interrupted.
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54. Types of hearing loss
2.Sensorineural hearing loss: It is a type of hearing loss,
or deafness, in which the root cause lies in the inner ear
or sensory organ (cochlea and associated structures) or
the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve viii).
This is the most common type of permanent hearing
loss.
3. Mixed hearing loss: Both conductive and sensorineural
loss is present resulting from dysfunction of air and
bone conduction.
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56. CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS:
Tinnitus and increased inability to hear.
Student with hearing impairment will be inattentive and
uninterested in class.
Speech deterioration.
MANAGEMENT:
Removal of Cerumen by irrigation.
Removal of foreign bodies.
Treating the underlying cause.
for permanent or untreatable :Aural rehabilitation may
be beneficial
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57. Meniere’s Disease
Meniere's disease is an abnormal inner ear fluid balance caused by a
malabsorption in the endolymphatic sac or a blockage in the
endolymphatic duct.
Endolymphatic hydrops, a dilation in the endolymphatic space,
develops, and either increased pressure in the system or rupture of
the inner ear membrane occurs, producing symptoms of Meniere's
disease.
More common in adults onset 40 years old
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59. CAUSES:
Excessive endolymph in vestibular and
semicircular canals of inner ear.
Viral infections
Allergies
Medications like Aspirin
Stress
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60. Clinical Manifestations
Vertigo and dizziness
Tinnitus
Hearing loss or deafness
Fullness in both ears
Photophobia
Nausea and vomiting
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61. Medical Management
Can be successfully treated with diet and
medication.
Many patients can control their symptoms by
adhering to a low-sodium (2000 mg/day) diet.
Psychological evaluation may be indicated if a
patient is anxious, uncertain, fearful, or depressed.
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62. Pharmacologic Therapy
Consists of antihistamines such as meclizine
(Antivert), which suppress the vestibular system.
Tranquilizers such as diazepam (Valium) may be
used in acute instances to help control vertigo.
Anti emetics such as promethazine (Phenergan)
suppositories help control the nausea and vomiting
and the vertigo because of their antihistamine
effect.
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63. Cont…….
Diuretic therapy (eg, hydrochlorothiazide) may relieve
symptoms by lowering the pressure in the endolymphatic
system.
Intake of foods containing potassium (eg, bananas,
tomatoes, oranges) is necessary if the patient takes a
diuretic that causes potassium loss.
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64. Surgical Management
Hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness may continue,
because the surgical treatment of Meniere's disease is
aimed at eliminating the attacks of vertigo
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65. Endolymphatic Sac Decompression
Endolymphatic sac decompression, or shunting,
theoretically equalizes the pressure in the
endolymphatic space.
A shunt or drain is inserted in the endolymphatic sac
through a post auricular incision.
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66. Middle and Inner Ear Perfusion
Ototoxic medications, such as streptomycin or
gentamicin, can be administered to patients by
infusion into the middle and inner ear.
The success rate for eliminating vertigo is about
85%, but the risk of significant hearing loss is high.
After the procedure, many patients have a period
of imbalance that lasts several weeks.
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67. Intraotologic Catheters
In an attempt to deliver medication directly to the
inner ear, catheters are being developed to provide
a conduit from the outer ear to the inner ear.
Medicinal fluids can be placed against the round
window for a direct route to the inner ear fluids.
Potential uses of these catheters include treatment
for sudden hearing loss and various disorders
causing intractable vertigo.
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68. Vestibular Nerve Sectioning
Vestibular nerve sectioning provides the greatest
success rate (approximately 98%) in eliminating the
attacks of vertigo. Cutting the nerve prevents the
brain from receiving input from the semicircular
canals.
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69. Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying disorder of
the ear that is associated with hearing loss.
The severity of tinnitus may range from mild to
severe.
Patients describe tinnitus as a roaring, buzzing, or
hissing sound in one or both ears.
Numerous factors may contribute to the
development of tinnitus, including several ototoxic
substances.
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70. Tinnitus….
Underlying disorders that contribute to tinnitus may
include thyroid disease, hyperlipidemia, vitamin B12
deficiency, psychological disorders (eg, depression,
anxiety), fibromyalgia, otologic disorders (Ménière's
disease, acoustic neuroma), and neurologic disorders
(head injury, multiple sclerosis).
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71. Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis, an inflammation of the inner ear, can
be bacterial or viral in origin.
Bacterial labyrinthitis is rare because of antibiotic
therapy, but it sometimes occurs as a complication
of otitis media.
Viral labyrinthitis is a common diagnosis, but little is
known about this disorder, which affects hearing
and balance.
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72. CAUSES:
Acute otitis media and meningitis
Viral infection, head injury and neoplasm of middle ear
or VIII cranial nerve.
Alcoholism
Allergy
Upper respiratory tract infection
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73. CAUSES Cont…..
The most common viral causes are mumps, rubella,
rubeola, and influenza.
Viral illnesses of the upper respiratory tract and
herpetiform disorders of the facial and acoustic
nerves (ie, Ramsay Hunt syndrome) also cause
labyrinthitis.
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74. Clinical Manifestations
Extreme vertigo and dizziness
Labyrinthitis is characterized by a sudden onset of
incapacitating vertigo, usually with nausea and
vomiting, various degrees of hearing loss, and
possibly tinnitus.
The first episode is usually the worst; subsequent
attacks, which usually occur over a period of
several weeks to months, are less severe.
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75. Clinical Manifestations
Sensorineural hearing loss
Tinnitus
Otorrhea
Otalgia
Neck pain stiffness
Cognitive impairment like memory and thinking
problems.
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76. Management
Treatment of bacterial labyrinthitis includes IV
antibiotic therapy, fluid replacement, and
administration of an antihistamine (eg, meclizine)
and antiemetic medications.
Treatment of viral labyrinthitis is based on the
patient's symptoms.
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77. Medical managment
Treat any gonorrheal infection in pregnancy.
Put tetracycline eye oint to new born with in 1hrs each
Eryhomyocine eye oint to new born with in 1hr each eye
Silver nitrate 1% eye drop to the new born with in 1hr
each eye
Nursing managment
Bathing the head of the new born separating from other
body parts
Apply the ointment as orderd.
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78. SUMMARY
• Disorders of outer ear
Otitis externa
Impacted Cerumen
Furunculosis
Disorders of middle ear
Acute otitis media
Serous otitis media
Chronic otitis media
• Disorders of inner ear
Hearing loss
Meniere’s disease
Labyrinthitis
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80. Fun facts
Did you know that the average blink takes 1/3 of a
second?
Seeing is so important that it takes up more than 50% of
the brain’s functionality.
Newborns don’t shed tears, though they do know how to
cry.
You blink about 15-20 times in a minute.
The most active muscles in your body are in your eyes.
Your eyes can get sunburned.
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81. Fun facts
Blue eyed people are more tolerant of alcohol and less
tolerant of the sun
If the human eye were a digital camera it would have 576
megapixels.
We spend about 10% of our wake time with our eyes
closed.
An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain.
Chameleons can move their eyes in two directions at once.
A single scallop can possess over a hundred eyes
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82. Fun facts
Your eyes contain around 107 million light sensitive cells.
Dolphins can sleep with one eye open.
Birds, cats and dogs have three eyelids.
Yes, you can sneeze with your eyes open and no, your
eyes won’t fall out.
Ommatophobia is the fear of eyes.
The world’s most common eye colour is brown.
Dogs cannot distinguish between red and green.
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83. Fun facts
The lifespan of the average eyelash is 5 months, the
rest of your hair will last 2-4 years.
The eye has over 2 million moving parts.
Women to men crying ratio 50/10.
Source
The Canadian Association of Optometrists
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84. Function of crying
Regulate their own emotion
Get support from others
Helps to relive pain
Enhance mood
Release chemicals that can reduce stress
aids sleep
Fight bacteria
Improve vision
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85. Learning Objectives
@ On completion of this chapter, the learner will be
able to:
Identify significant eye structures and describe their
functions.
Discuss clinical features, diagnostic assessment and
examinations, medical or surgical management, and
nursing management of ocular disorders.
Define low vision and blindness and differentiate
between functional and visual impairment.
Prepared By: Getenet D. (BSc, MSc in AHN)
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88. THE EYE BALL (GLOBE)
HAS THREE LAYERS AND CAVITIES
1. The three layers (Coats) of eye ball:
A) The fibrous (outer) layer
-Cornea/sclera.
a) Cornea transparent
b) Sclera opaque representing the white appearance of the
eye ball
Function:
-Along with the IOP, maintains the Shape, stability of the
eye ball
- Optical
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B) The vascular (Middle) layer
-Iris/Ciliary body/Choroid--------Uveal tissues.
-Brown to dark-brown in appearance.
e.g. -The iris represent the brown appearing part
behind the transparent cornea.
Functions:
-Nutrition for the inner layers of the eye ball.
-Provide dark environment of the eye ball cavity
to avoid image degradation. E.g. film developing
90. THE EYE BALL (GLOBE)…..
C.Neuro Sensory (inner) layer
-Retina/ RPE.
Functions:
-transducers the electromagnetic form of image to
neuronal impulse to be dispatched to the brain.
91. THE THREE CAVITIES:
A. Anterior chamber
-Between the Cornea and anterior face of the Iris filled
with the Aqueous-fluid.
B. Posterior chamber:
- Between the posterior face of the Iris and lens. Is also
filled with the aqueous.
*A and B communicate through the pupil.
C. Vitreous cavity
Between the Lens and retina Filled with Vitreous (jelly
fluid)
92. Significance:
1. Aqueous from the ciliary body------P/C----Pupil----
A/C—Drainage channel----Episcleral vein---systemic
circulation.
2. Balance between secretions and drainage--------Normal
intraocular pressure (10-20mmHg)
This make the eye ball a pressurized chamber
Decreased drainage------Increased intraocular pressure
(ocular hypertension) ---- (Resultant damage to optic
nerve)----Glaucoma.
Aqueous provide nutrient material to the avascular ocular
structures such as the lens and the cornea.
93. THE LACRIMAL SYSTEM
Has secretor and drainage part.
1. Secrotary system:
Tear film is composed of three layers:
-Oily/aqueous/Mucin layer
a) Mucin: Goblet cells of conjunctiva.
b) Oily: sebaceous mebomian gland, gland of zeiss and moli.
c) Aqueous: Main lacrimal gland, glands of Kraus and wolfring.
Main lacriaml gland is located at the anterior upper temporal aspect of
orbit
94. Tear film function:
Oily part:
-Protect tear evaporation.
Mucin layer:
-Alter the hydrophobic corneal surface to Hydrophilic so
that wetting is facilitated.
Aqueous Part:
-Provide nutritive and immunologic substances.
General function:
-Nutrition
-Optical
-Immunologic
-Wash out tiny foreign bodies.
95. DRAINAGE SYSTEM:
Pumps and drain the tear to nasal cavity.
Drainage canal:
-Composed of Punctai, canaliculi, lacrimaL sac and NLD
a) Puncta:
-Small opening at medial end of each lids.
b) Canaliculi:
-Continuation of the puncta 2 mm vertical and 8mm
horizontal coursing to lacriasml sac.
c) Lacrimal sac:
-Cystic structure on the lateral aspect of nasal bridge.
d) Nasolacrimal duct:
-cross the nasal bone to nasal cavity
96. Lacrimal pumping:
Tear fluid drains from the surface of the eye
through the draining system to nasal cavity.
-depend on the potency of each segments of the
drainage channel.
-Is aided by a lacriaml pump mechanism.
a) Normal lid apposition to the eye ball.
b) Zipp like lid closure (orbicularis oculi
muscle).
97. Failure lead to;
Epihora: tearing due to drainage system failure.
A) Pump failure. E.g. Facial palsy.
B) Drainage canal obstruction.
-Difference from tearing
Tearing is due to irritative or emotional secretion
of tear.
98. Red Eye
The red eye can be painful or is
painless Or
It is accompanied with or without
discharge
Or
Accompanied by blurring of vision
or not
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99. What causes a red eye ?
Dilatation of Conjunctiva blood vessels e.g.
conjunctivitis
Episcleral blood vessels e.g. episcleritis
Scleral blood vessels e.g. scleritis
Or
Accumulation of blood in the subconjunctival
space i.e. Subconjunctival hemorrhage
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100. causes a red eye…
Environmental causes of red, bloodshot eyes include:
Airborne allergens (causing eye allergies)
Smoke (fire-related, second-hand cigarette smoke,
etc.)
Dry air (arid climates, airplane cabins, office buildings,
etc.)
Airborne fumes (gasoline, solvents, etc.)
Chemical exposure (chlorine in swimming pools, etc.)
Overexposure to sunlight (without UV-blocking
sunglasses)
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101. causes a red eye…
Dry eyes
Eye allergies
Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
Contact lens wear
Digital eye strain
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102. Serious eye conditions that can cause red eyes
include:
Eye infections
Eye trauma or injury
Recent eye surgery (cosmetic eye surgery, etc.)
Uveitis
Acute glaucoma
Corneal ulcer
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103. What causes a discharge in a red
eye?
Exudation/transudation form conjunctival vessels
Due to over production of tears
Due to blockage of tear passages.
What causes visual loss in a red
eye?
Corneal oedema/ulceration
Hazy anterior chamber ( Flare/cells)
Dilated pupil
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104. What causes pain in a red eye ?
Pain is caused by irritation of the: Conjunctival nerves
e.g dull ache in conjunctivitis
Corneal nerves: pain in corneal ulcer
Ciliary nerves: pain in scleritis, uveitis and angle
closure glaucoma
It is important to remember that the orbit is
surrounded by
air sinuses and inflammation of these is also an
important cause of pain around the eyes
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105. Causes of a painless red eye
Sub conjunctiva hemorrhage and Episcleritis are the
two important causes of a painless red eye.
The other causes of a localised redness are:
Pterygium and
Pigencula
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106. Refractive Errors
Refractive error is defective in the ability of the lens
of the eye to focus an image accurately as occur in
near sightedness and far sightedness.
Normal vision is called Emmeropia;
People with refractive errors focus images either in
front or behind the retina and consequently don’t
see close or far image clearly.
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107. Refractive Errors cont……
The normal visual acuity is 20/20 the visual acuity is
expressed in a ratio that relates what a person with
normal vision sees from a distances of 20 feet (6
metre)
Etiology
Hereditary
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108. Classification of refractive error
A. Myopia usually occurs in people with elongated
eyeballs.
Because of the excessive length of the eye, light rays focus
at a point in the vitreous body before they reach the retina ,
the myopic eye can’t clearly see object in the distance since
it has no way to reduce the excessive refractive power.
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109. Cont….
B. Hyperopia it results when the eye ball is shorter than
normal, the causing, light rays to focus at theoretical
point behind the retinal.
This type of image formation is due to insuffient reactive
power to focus light on the retinal and short vision
impaired.
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110. Cont….
C. Astigmation result from unequal curvature of the
cornea.
The focus of rays is distorted, and the patient can’t
focus horizontal and vertical rays on the retina at the
same time vision is general distorted.
Either myopia or hyperopia may coexist with
astigmation.
This disorder can’t be eliminated by accommodation but
can generally be corrected by glasses grounded to
neutrize the unequal curvature.
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111. Cont…
D. Presbyopia - Is a form of farsightedness that
occurs with aging people with presbyopia hold
reading material further away to see it more
clearly
Presbyopia is caused by the gradual loss of elasticity
of the lens, which leads to a decreased ability to
accommodate, or focus, for near vision by the ages 40
to 50
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114. Diagnostic procedure
Snellen chart – to determine visual acuity
Placed 6 feet or 20 m away from patient
Normal visual acuity is expressed 20/20 feet
Gross examination as perception of light, hand
motion and counting fingers of examiner
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115. Medical management
Refractive error is corrected with: -
A. Eye glasses such as converging lens (convex lens) in
hyperopia and diverging lens (concave lens) for
myopia, these lenses bend light ray to compensate for
clients refractive error.
B. Contact lenses; they are small curved lenses, primary
plastic, in shaped to fit the person's eye to correct
refractive error or to enhance appearance
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116. Cont….
There are two forms of contact lenses float on the
pre-corneal tear film and must be inserted,
removed, cleaned and stored to prevent damage
infection.
1. Hard contract lenses are gas- permeable last 15-
20 years with care
2. Soft contract lenses may require more frequent
replacement usually every 1-3 years.
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117. Surgical management
Incisional radial keratotomy is a procedure that
some times can correct refractive disorders under
local anesthesia;
the cornea is reshaped by making surgical incision
for myopia.
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118. Other management
Clean ,care, and safe guard contact lens and eye
glasses
Teach patient how to remove, insert and care for
visual aids
1. Clean eye glasses well daily or more with warm
water & soap
2. Rinse the glasses well and dry with a soft, clean
cloth.
Instruct for contact lenses care depends on its type
hard or soft.
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119. Hordeolum
External hordeolem also known as sty
Sty is infection and inflammation of the superficial
eye lid gland (moll gland a type oil gland) located
at the edge of the eyelid
Etiology: it is caused by staphylococcus areus
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121. Clinical manifestation
Sub acute pain
Redness
Swelling of a localized area of the lid, tender
Red pustules externally or internally within the eyelid.
Diagnosis - The physical findings.
Culture of the exudates
Complication: chalazoin
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122. Medical and surgical management
Treatment with warm, moist compresses for 10-15
minutes 3-4 times a day to hasten healing process.
If no change after compress with in 48 hours may
require incision and drainage in severe cases.
Apply the topical medications
Tetracycline .o.1% ointment 3-4 times a day.
Gentamycin o.3% ointment 2-3 times a day.
Chloramphenicol o.5% ointment 3-4 times days.
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123. Chalazoin
is a chronic granulomatous (cyst) of the meibomian
gland localized swelling in the inner surface of the
eye lid at the junction of the conjunctiva and lid
margin.
Etiology Resulted from obstruction and retained
secretion of the meibomian glands
Clinical pictures
Localized, painless swelling
As it grows, feels hard
Non tender, Small nodule in the eye lid on examination
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126. Chalazoin…..Cont
Complication
The enlargement with in the eye lid affects visual acuity.
Secondary infection.
Diagnostic procedure: - Sign and symptoms
Distorted vision due to corneal compression &
obscured pupil.
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127. Medical management
Uninfected chalazoin usually required treatment and
disappear spontaneously within a few months.
Warm soaks and massage of the surrounded area to promote
drainage.
Antibiotics therapy and corticosteroid drop or injection
Excision is indicated if the cyst is firm distort vision &
infected.
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128. Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation of the
eyelid margins.
Etiology
Seborrhae exess sebaceous(oil) ( non
ulcerative) most common form.
Staphylococcal infection.
Both could also lead to the development
of hordeola and chalazions.
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130. Clinical manifestations
Eye irrtation
Burning sensation
Itching of the eye lid margin.
Red - rimmed eyes
Patchy flakes cling to eyelashes, visible about
the lids
Loss of lashes
Development of white eye lashes
Dilated blood vessels at the lid margin
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131. Medical treatment
It includes:
Very careful cleaning of the lid margins daily /Bid using
Cotton applicator, Non irritating shampoo, baby
shampoo,water and mild friction.
Warm compress may be applied across each eyes
Using aseptic technique removing crusted matter with a wash
cloth and apply topical antibiotics and steroids.
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132. Topical antibiotics
₢ TTC eye iont 1% 3-4 x a day.
₢ Gentamycine 0.3% 2-3/d
₢ Chloramphanicol 0.5% ointment 3-4 x a day
₢ Hydrocortisone 1.5% ointment 3-4x aday.
₢ Predonisolone acetate 0.125% solution 1drop q1 -
2hr
₢ Dexamethasone 0.1% solution or 0.5% oint 3-4
x.days
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133. What is conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis (―pink-eye‖) – is an inflammation of the
conjunctiva due to a viral (Adenovirus), bacterial, or allergic
The most common ocular disease worldwide.
Characterized by a pink appearance (hence the common term
pink eye) because of sub conjunctiva blood vessel congestion
inflammatory conditions like Stevens Johnson syndrome can
cause it
135. Conjunctivitis…
The conjunctiva can also become irritated by foreign
bodies in the eye
And by indoor and outdoor air pollution caused, for
example, by chemical vapors, fumes, smoke, or dust.
136. Bacterial conjunctivitis
Commonly caused by
staphylococcus aurous
Streptococcus pneumonia
Chlamydia trachoma is
commonly in adult
Highly contagious
Purulent discharge can help us to
dx
137. Clinical Manifestations
Redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid
Increased amount of tears
Thick yellow discharge that crusts over the eyelashes
,especially after sleep
Green or white discharge from the eye
145. Assessment and Diagnostic Findings
Type of discharge.
Type of conjunctival
reaction.
Presence of
membrane/ pseudo
membrane.
Lymphadenopathy.
146. Laboratory investigation
Cultures.
Cytological investigations.
Detection of Chlamydia antigens.
Impression cytology ocular infection.
Polymerase chain reaction: small quantity of DNA
for chlamydia trachomatis.
147. Kind of Discharge
Exudates plus debris plus mucus plus tears.
Serous; watery exudate in acute viral and acute
allergic conjunctivitis.
Purulent; puss in severe acute bacterial conjunctivitis.
Muco purulent; puss plus mucus in mild bacterial
conjunctivitis and Chlamydial conjunctivitis.
148. Treatment
Treatment Objective – Treat the infection ፣Prevent
complications
Non Pharmacologic - Frequent cleaning of the eyelids
and warm compression
Pharmacologic
First line Chloramphenicol, 1 drop every 4-6 hours OR
single strip of ointment applied 24 times per day for
10-15 days.
Alternatives Tetracycline, single strip of ointment
applied 2-4 times per day for 10-15 days.
OR Tobramicin, 1 drop every 4-6 hours per day for 10-
15 days. Dosage form: Eye drop, 0.3%
150. Viral Conjunctivitis
Viral conjunctivitis is caused by infection of the
eye with a virus.
Can be caused by a number of different viruses,
many of which may be associated with an upper
respiratory tract infection, cold, or sore throat.
Usually begins in one eye and may progress to
the second eye within days.
151. Viral Conjunctivitis…
Spreads easily and rapidly between people and can
result in epidemics.
Is typically mild and usually clears up in 7-14 days
without treatment and resolves without any long-
term effects.
In some cases, it can take 2-3 weeks or more for
viral conjunctivitis to completely clear up,
depending on whether complications develop.
156. Allergic conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis is caused by the body's
reaction to certain substances to which it is allergic,
such as pollen from trees, plants, grasses, and
weeds; dust mites; molds; dander from animals;
contact lenses and lens solution; and cosmetics.
157. Allergic conjunctivitis…
Allergic conjunctivitiets Cases are typically mild
and can last as few as 2-3 days or up to 2-3 weeks.
Many cases improve in 2-5 days without treatment
However, topical antibiotics are often prescribed to
treat the infection.
158. Allergic conjunctivitis…
Can occur year-round due to indoor allergens, such
as dust mites and animal dander.
May result, in some people, from exposure to
certain drugs and cosmetics.
159. Allergic conjunctivitis…
Clears up once the allergen or irritant is removed or
after treatment with allergy medications.
Can occur when contact lenses are worn too long or
not cleaned properly.
160. Sign and symptoms
Red eye
Sever itching both eye
Copious mucous
discharge
blepharospasm,
blurred vision
And have purulent discharge
through out the day that can be
yellow ,white, green colour.
162. Nursing intervention
Practice good hygiene to control the spread of pink
eye. For instance:
Don't touch your eyes with your hands.
Wash your hands often.
Use a clean towel and washcloth daily.
Don't share towels or washcloths.
Change your pillowcases often.
Throw away your eye cosmetics, such as mascara.
Don't share eye cosmetics or personal eye care items.
163. Trachoma
Is chronic chlamydial conjuctivitis found in hot, dry climate
and It is an infecious disease that affects more than 500x106
people world wide
Trachoma is the world`s leading causes of preventable
blindness and primary affects people in Africa , the middle
east and Asia .
Etiology : Chlamydial trochomitis
169. Transmission
personal contact (via hands, clothes or bedding) and
by flies that have been in contact with discharge from
the eyes or nose of an infected person.
With repeated episodes of infection over many
years, the eyelashes may be drawn in so that
they rub on the surface of the eye, with pain
and discomfort and permanent damage to the
cornea.
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170. Clinical manifestation
Feeling of foreign body ( mild itching & irritation )
Burnig sensatioon
Photophobia
Lacrimation
Little mucopurulent discharge
Follicles appear on the conjuctiva – in acute inflammation
process
Follicles are tense, red
Thick lid and drooping
Trachomatous pannus ( Vascularized cornea )
171. Transmition of trachoma
direct contact.
The bacteria are also spread through shared blankets,
pillows, and towels.
Certain conditions promote the spread of trachoma
bacteria.
These include: poor personal hygiene
poor body waste and trash disposal
insufficient water supply for washings
close association with domestic animals
172. Investigation
The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced a
simple severity grading system for trachoma based on the
presence or absence of five key signs:
1. Trachomatous Inflammation–Follicular (TF): The presence of
five or more follicles in the upper tarsal conjunctiva.
2. Trachomatous Inflammation–Intense (TI): Pronounced
inflammatory thickening of the tarsal conjunctiva that obscures
more than half of the deep tarsal vessels.
3. Trachomatous Scarring (TS): The presence of scarring in the
tarsal conjunctiva.
4. Trachomatous Trichiasis (TT): At least one eye lash rubs on the
eye ball.
5. Corneal opacity (CO): Easily visible corneal opacity over the
pupil.
179. Can you place each of these pictures in the correct category?
180. Prevention and Treatment
The World Health Organization (WHO) advocates
SAFE strategy.
S = Surgery for complications (TT & CO)
A = Antibiotics for active (inflammatory) trachoma (TT
& TI)
F = Face washing, particularly in children
E = Environmental improvement including provision of
clean water
181. Trachoma …
―To eliminate a disease, the critical step is knowing
where it is – otherwise you are just shooting in the
dark‖
Anthony Solomon, Medical Officer for Trachoma,
WHO
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182. Treatment of trachoma
1. Trachomatous Inflammation–Follicular (TF)
First line Tetracycline, single strip of ointment applied BID
for 6 weeks, OR asintermittent treatment BID for five
consecutive days per month, OR QD for 10 consecutive
days, each month for at least for six consecutive months.
Alternative Erythromycin, single strip of ointment applied
BID for 6 weeks
2.Trachomatous Inflammation – Intense (TI)
Topical First line & Alternative (See under TF) PLUS
Tetracycline, 250mg P.O., QID for 3 weeks (only for
children over 7 years of age and adults). OR
183. 2.Trachomatous Inflammation – Intense (TI) ….
Doxycycline, 100mg P.O., QD for 3 weeks (only for
children over 7 years of age and adults). OR
Erythromycin, 250mg P.O., QID for 3 weeks. For children
of less than 25kg, 30mg/kg daily in 4 divided doses.
N.B. Azithromycin is given as a single dose of 20mg/kg.
It represents long acting macrolides which has shown very
promising effects in the treatment of trachoma in clinical
research. It is still a very expensive medicine.
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184. Nursing managment
Teaching hygiene- Washing hands & face , Avoiding
flies
Avoiding rubbing the eyes , using private wash
cloths
Complication of trachoma
Cornea -Superficial keratitis
Cornea ulcer
Corneal opacity & perforation
185. Cont….
Eye lid complication
Trichiasis - an abnormal inversion of eye lashes
Ectopion - Turnig eye lid out ward ( eversion)
entropion - turnig eye lid inward to ward the eye
Ptosis - Abnormal upper eye lid droop
186. KERATITIS
Is an inflammation of the cornea, divided into two :-
Ulcerative keratitis
Nonulcerative keratitis caused due to cause of syphilis
,TB, congenitally
Types of ulcerative keretitiss
Corneal ulcer - lead to opcity of cornea
Phyctenular ulcer
Hypopyon ulcer severe form of ulcer with pus.
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187. Etiology
Trauma- as in wearing hard contact lense.
Bacterial ulcer – Frequent in contact lens users,
Pseudomonas most common
Viral – Herpes (HSV) is a frequent etiology
Autoimmune, Syphilis, Fungal, ameobic, and many
other types
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188. BACTERIIAL KERATIITIIS
COMMON PATHOGENS:
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Listeria sp.
Haemophilus sp.
OTHER PAHTOGENS:
Produce keratitis only after loss of corneal epithelial
integrity as in contact lens wear:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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189. Clinical manifestation of keratitis
Localized pain
Sensation of foriegn body
Discomfortness - increased by blinking
Photophobia
Blurred vision
Tearing
Purulent discharge
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196. Medical management
Topical anesthetics
Tetracain Hydrochloride 0.5% solution 1-2drop for
deeper anesthesia.
Prparacaine 0.5% solution 1-2drop q90 sec
3doses.
Benoxinate Hydrochloride 0.4% 1-2drop before
Tonometry.
Mydriatics
Atropine sulfate 0.5-3% 1 drop solation
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197. Cont….
Antiboitics
Sulfacetamide sodium 10-20% solution Q 30 min or
oint 3-4 times
Systematic antibotics in case of syphilis – Benzatine
pen. 2.4 miu Im stat
Antiinflammation ointment - cortisone oint
Corneal transplantation for corneal scared tissue (
Keratoplasty )
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198. Nursing Interventions
Frequent administration of antibiotic eye drops
Ophthalmic hygiene using aseptic principles
Removal of exudate that harbors of miccroobes
Temporarily removal of contract lense wearing
Patient education
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199. PTERYGIUM
A triangular fibrovascular connective tissue ( fold of
conjuctiva ) over growth with extenstion to the
cornea from the inner to the outer part of bulbar
conjuctiva on the cornea , the apex is always to the
cornea.
Etiology:- The exact cause is unknown,but it is
thought to be an irritative and degenetative
phenomenon by ultroviolent light and dust exposure
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200. Clinical manifestation
Visible tissue growth on
the conjuctiva
Diagnostic procedures:
P/E & clinical
manifestation
Medical managment
Surgical removal.
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201. UVEITIS
Is the inflammation of all structures of the uveal truct
such as iris, cilairy body and chorid.
Because the uvea contains many of the blood
vessels that nuorish the eye and because it borders
many other parts of the eye, inflammation of this
layer may threaten vision.
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206. Medical management
Oral or topical corticosteroids
Mydriatc (dilating) eye drops such as atropine
Antibiotic eye drops
Antipain
Sun glasses reduce the discomfort of photophobia
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207. Nursing management
Instruct the client on the medication regimen &
drug administration
Stress complian since failure to follow may result is
serious complication
Follow – up while the disorder is being treated
Complication
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Retinal detachment can occer
2o to uveitis
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208. Episcleritis
Inflammation of episcleral
tissues.
Treatment: Usually self
limiting and need no
treatment
Steroids help but can lead to
dependence
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209. Causes
There is no apparent cause, but it can be associated
with an underlying systemic inflammatory or
rheumatologic condition such as rosacea, lupus or
rheumatoid arthritis.
Typical symptoms include generalized or local redness
of the eyes that may be accompanied by mild
soreness or discomfort but no visual problems.
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210. Diagnosis
Diagnosis of episcleritis is made clinically.
A work-up may be needed in some cases to uncover a
possible underlying medical condition.
Treatment
Episcleritis generally clears without treatment, but
topical or oral anti-inflammatory agents maybe
prescribed to relieve pain or in chronic/recurrent cases.
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211. CATARACT
Cataract is a condition in which the lens of the eye
becomes apaque thus reducing the amount of light
that reaches retina.
The lens of one or both eyes may be affected.
Etiology
Congenital
Injury to the lens
Secondary to other eye disorders or aging process
Patients with diabetes
212. Epidemiology
1. Cataracts remain the
leading cause of
blindness.
2. Age-related cataract is
responsible for 48% of
world blindness, which
represents about 18 million
people
3. Cataracts are also an
important cause of low
vision in both developed
and developing countries.
213. Classification of lens cataracts
The most common are;-
A. Senile
B. Traumatic
C. Congenital and
D. Complication
214. I-Senile cataracts
Occurs in old age.
The client sees better in dimlight and also may see
objects double or unclear.
There are 3 stages in senile cataract
First stage ( Immature stage ) opacity at the center / in
periphery
Second stage ( mature stage ) lens becomes opaque
and appear bluish white.
Third stage ( Hypermature ) The fluid of lens is less
and the lens shrinks
215. II- Traumatic cataracts
Occurs after a perforating wound lens capsule or
protrusion of the eye ball with out perforation.
The sub of the lens may protrude via the wound
capsule and in the anterior chamber.
216. III- Complicated cataracts
It is due to local eye disease as perforated corneal
ulccer iridocyclitis, choroiditis, glaucoma etc.
Opacity begins in the posterior capsule then
progress until it involves the whole lens
217. IV- Congenital cataract
A lens opacity that occurs before or soon after birth.
Causes :
- Exposure to radiation in the first trimester
- Drugs like corticosteroids
- Intrauterine infections: TORCHES
- Genetic and Hereditary problems.
Morphologically it can be polar, nuclear or cortical, can be
diffuse of localized opacity.
218. Clinical manifestation
Eariest symptom is seeing halo around light
Decreased visual acuity due to apacity
Difficulity of readinng
Changes in colour vision
Glaring of objects in bright light
On inspetion- a white or grey spot is visible behind
the pupil
229. Management
Treatment the causes only
No medical treatment for cataracts it is treated
surgical .
Surgical removal of the lens when clients describe
their vision as unsatisfactory. The lens may be
removed by
Removal of the lens within its capasule (Intracapsular
Extraction )
Removal of lens leaving the posterior portion of its
capsucle in position ( Extracapsular examination )
230. Cont….
Using ultrasound to break the lens in to minute particles
that are then remove by aspiration throught a small
incision ( Phacoemulification )
Vision may be restored after surgery by three
methods
Contact Glasses
Wearing a contact lens
Insertion of intraocular lens
231. Nursing Management
Providing pre and post operative care of the client
Restrict patient from lying on the operative side,
bending and lifting
Give antiemetic if nausea occur
Eyes are patched and dilating drugs are given to keep
the client from squinting
232. GLAUCOMA
Is an abnormal condition of elevated pressure with
in an eye due to an imbalance between the
production and drainage aquoeous fluid.
When the drainage to channel of schlemm is
obstructed , the anterior chamber become
congested with fluid and intraoccurlar pressure (
IOP) rise if this pressure increases ,it leads to optic
nerve atrophy and blidness. ,the normal IOP is 10-
21 mmHg
233. Etiology
Congenital at brith from family
Secondory glauloma- complication from
Occular trauma
Ophthalmic infection
Cataract surgery
Systemic or topical cotricostroids for long time
234. Classification of glaucoma based
on cause
1. Primary glaucoma - due to unknown cause ,usually
bilateral & hereditary
2. Secondary glaucoma - due to local disease in the
eye. such as in the corneal - leucoma adherent
In the anterior chamber – hypopyon, lens disslocation
In the rirs- iritis iridocyclitis . It also classified as follows
235. Cont….
open -angle glaucoma - It is whether 1o or 2o
Angle - closure glaucoma : either it is primary acute
/chronic or secondary
Combined -mechanism glaucoma
Developmental/ congenital glaucoma
236. Pathophysiology
Glaucoma can occur at any age but is most common
after age of 35.
It is more prevalent among people who have a
family history of the disorder.
Open angle glaucoma occur when structures in the
drainage system( i.e trabecular meshwork and
schlemm canal ) undergo degeneration and the
exist channel for aqueous fluid become blocked.
237. Cont…..
Angle closure glaucoma occurs among people who
have an anatomically narrow angle, at the juction
where the iris meet the cornia, this structure
deviation makes them vulnerable to angle closure
when near by eye strucures protrude in to the
anterior chamber and occlude draingle for aqueous
fluid.
241. Diagnostic procedures
Tonometry - An instrument which measures IOP to
identify glaucoma. normal IOP is <21 mmHg for 1
minute
Family history
242. Medical managment
Miotics such as
Carbachol 0.75-3% solution 1drop instilled in each eye
which increases out flow
Pilocarpine 1-2 % solution in each eye q6-8 hr( which
increases out flow )
Timolol maleate 0.25 - 0.5 % solution 1drop in each
BlD reduce production
243. Cont….
Aqueous fluid reducers
Aectazalamide -250mg po oid
methezolamide 50- 100 mg po3xld .
Eserine sulfate 0.25% ointment3-4/d (increase out
flow)
Mannitol IV in acute glaucoma
Which increase osmolarity of the plasma.1.5-2gm/kg
20% solution over 30-60min.
Analgestics -to reduced pain
244. Surgical managment
It may be required when medication therapy is poorly
in lowering IOP.
Laser surgery for glaucoma or surgical iridectomy
,laser trobeculo plasty
Laser traeculoplasty.
245. Nursing managment
Proving pre and post operative care
Keep water out of the eye
Instill antibiotic drops for 5 days .
Discontiue Corticostroids
Do not administer mydiratic drugs such as Atropine
Administer medication
Avoid vigorous activity and movement such as lifting
,strainig & bending for 1week.
246. Disorders of the nose and nasal
cavity
Epistaxis
Bleeding from inside the nose, either
anterior nasal or posterior nasal.
Epi : from above
Staxis : drop by drop drip of fluid.
Epistaxis is a sign, NOT a disease
It should never be treated as a
harmless event.
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247. Anatomical considerations
Nasal cavity: mucosa and turbinates are very vascular
Receives blood supply from branches of both internal
and external carotid arteries.
Network of arteries : Kiesselbach’s plexus, woodruff’s
plexus
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249. Epistaxis…….
Little’s area
Situated over the anteroinferior part of nasal septum, just
above the vestibule
Caudal part of the nasal septum which has a rich
submucosal arterial network(Kiesselbach’s plexus) by
septal branches of
anterior ethmoidal
sphenopalatine
superior labial
greater palatine
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250. Epistaxis…….
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• Little’s area is situated over
the anteroinferior part of the
nasal septum
• Prone for drying (effect of
inspired air ) and
microtrauma by nose
picking
• Commonest site for epistaxis
in children
251. Epistaxis…….
Retrocolumella vein
This vein runs vertically
downwards behind the
columella.
It crosses the floor of nose
& joins venous plexus on
the lateral wall of nose.
Common site of venous
bleeding in young people
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252. Epistaxis…….
Woodruff’s Area
Vascular area situated over the posterior end
of inferior turbinate
Sphenopalatine artery anastomoses with
posterior pharyngeal artery
Posterior epistaxis occur
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253. Epistaxis…….
Sites of epistaxis
Little’s Area (90%)
Above the level of middle turbinate
Below the level of middle turbinate
Posterior part of nasal cavity
Diffuse. ie : septum & lateral wall
Nasopharynx
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260. Systemic causes of Epistaxis…….
Renal disease
Chronic nephritis
Drugs
Salicylates
Analgesics
Anticoagulant
Mediastinal compression
Tumours of mediastinum raised venous
pressure in the nose
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261. Causes of Epistaxis…….
Acute general infection
Influenza
Measles
Chicken pox
Whooping cough
Vicarious menstruation
However generally the cause of epistaxis is
idiopathic
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262. How you can avoid nosebleeds:
Avoid vigorous nose-blowing and stuffing tissues
Discourage children from nose-picking, and keep
their fingernails trimmed.
Use over-the-counter nasal saline sprays and
topical nasal moisturizing gels.
Use a home humidifier to keep moisture in the air
during winter months.
quitting tobacco smoke dries out the nasal mucosa
and increases the risk for nosebleeds.
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263. Steps to stop a nosebleed:
Gently blow your nose to clear any blood clots.
spray nasal decongestant 2–3 times into nose
Apply pinching pressure on nostrils for 5–10 minutes.
Lean slightly forward
If the bleeding stops, avoid nose-blowing or strenuous
activity for the remainder of the day,
Seek medical attention if the bleeding doesn’t stop
after 30 minutes, if there is trouble breathing, have
suffered severe nasal trauma or lost a significant
amount of blood and feel weak.
Cold compress
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264. Management of Epistaxis…….
cauterization, anterior packing, or both. Those with
severe or recalcitrant bleeding may need posterior
packing, arterial ligation, or embolization.
Pharmacotherapy plays only a supportive role in
treating the patient with epistaxis.
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265. Rhinitis
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• Inflammation of the
nasal mucosa.
• Rhinitis is a group of
disorders characterized
by inflammation and
irritation of the mucous
membranes of the nose.
266. Classification rhinitis
A. Acute rhinitis
a. Non-allergic:
1. Infective:
Viral: Common cold (coryza or flu), rhinitis
associated with influenza or other viral infections.
Bacterial: Usually occurs as a secondary infection
following unresolved viral rhinitis.
2. Non-infective:
Vasomotor rhinitis.
Rhinitis due to chemical irritation
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269. Causes Rhinitis
Rhinovirus.
Droplet infection.
reaction of the body’s immune system to an
environmental trigger. The most common
environmental triggers include dust, molds, pollens,
grasses, trees, and animals.
Both seasonal allergies and year-round allergies can
cause allergic rhinitis.
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270. Causes Rhinitis …..
nasal decongestants; foreign body.
allergens such as foods (eg, peanuts, walnuts, brazil
nuts, wheat, shellfish, soy, cow’s milk, and eggs)
medications (eg, penicillin, sulfa medications, aspirin
The most common cause of nonallergic rhinitis is the
common cold.
antihypertensive agents, such as angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and
betablockers; “statins,” antidepressants; aspirin,
antianxiety medications.
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271. Clinical manifestation
1. Stage of invasion (few hours): Sneezing, burning
sensation in the nasopharynx, nasal obstruction, and
headache, Pruritis of nose
2. Stage of secretion (few days): Low grade fever,
malaise, arthralgia, nasal obstruction, and profuse watery
rhinorrhea.
3. Stage of resolution: Resolution within 5-7 days is the
natural course of an uncomplicated disease. Symptoms
lasting beyond 7 days, or worsening instead of improving
suggest that secondary bacterial infection is being
established.
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272. Management
1. Supportive treatment: bed rest, analgesics,
nasal decongestants (local i.e. drops and
systemic), and occasionally steam inhalations.
2. Antibiotics should be reserved for treatment of
secondary bacterial infections.
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273. Management ……
Symptom relief:antihistamine/decongestant medications
Brompheniramine/pseudoephedrine (Dimetapp)
Cromolyn (NasalCrom), a mast cell stabilizer inhibits the
release of histamine and other chemicals,
Use of saline nasal spray can act as a mild decongestant
and can liquefy mucus to prevent crusting.
Two inhalations of intranasal ipratropium (Atrovent) can
be administered in each nostril two to three times per day
for symptomatic relief of rhinorrhea.
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274. Management ……
intranasal corticosteroids may be used for severe
congestion, and ophthalmic agents (cromolynophthalmic
solution 4%) may be used to relieve irritation, itching,
and redness of the eyes.
Newer allergy treatments include leukotriene modifiers
(eg, montelukast [Singulair], zafirlukast[Accolate],
zileuton [Zyflo])
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275. According to Ethiopian drug guiod
line 2014
First line
Chlorpheniramine, 4mg P.O., TID
Alternative
Cetrizine hydrochloride, 10mg P.O., daily
PLUS
Xylometazoline,
adults; 2-3 drops of 1% solution 3-4 times a day
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276. Sinusitis
Infection and inflammation of paranasal sinuses
TYPES
Acute – last less than 4 weeks
Chronic – more than a 3 months
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278. CLINICAL FEATURES
Headache
Pain over maxillary antrum – suborbital region –
it is aggravated by bending, walking or coughing
Facial pain or pressure
Runny nose
Sore throat, Loss of smell
Cough or congestion, Fever
Bad breath, Fatigue
Dental pain
Loss of vocal resonance
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279. Chronic Sinusitis Symptoms
You may have these symptoms for 12 weeks or
more:
A feeling of congestion or fullness in your face
A nasal obstruction or nasal blockage
Anosomia
Edema - sinus
Pus in the nasal cavity
Fever
Runny nose or discolored postnasal drainage
Cacosomia
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281. Management of sinusitis
Prophylactic: good ventilation, proper humidity,
vitamin diet, avoid flying and swimming, avoid
smoking, treat cold
Medical: antibiotics – amoxicillin, local decongestants
(ephedrine), steam inhalation, analgesics
Maxillary antral washout involves puncturing the sinus
and flushing with saline to clear the mucus
Balloon sinuplasty: It uses a balloon over a wire catheter
to dilate sinus passageways. The balloon is inflated with
the goal of dilating the sinus openings, widening the
walls of the sinus passageway and restoring normal
drainage.
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289. Diagnosis of nasal polyps
Clinical examination
CT scan of paranasal sinuses
exclude neoplasia
plan surgery
Histological examination
especially in people >40 years
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290. Treatment of nasal polyps
CONSERVATIVE
Antihistaminics & control of allergy
may revert early polypoidal changes with
oedematous mucosa to normal
Short course steroids
in people who cannot tolerate
antihistaminics or with asthma
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