The document provides an overview of eye anatomy and physiology, common eye problems, nursing assessments of the eyes, and common ocular medications and treatments. It describes the layers of the eye including the sclera, choroid, iris, pupil, retina, and refractive media. It also summarizes common eye conditions like glaucoma, refractive errors, low vision and blindness.

1. Problems of the Eyes Ma. Tosca Cybil A. Torres, RN, MAN

2. Review: Anatomy and Physiology

3. The eye is the organ of vision

53. Hordeolum or stye – infection of the Zels gland in the follicle of a lash

54. Chalazion – involves a melbomian gland located in the tarsal plate of the lid. Treatment: I&D and antibacterial ointment.

55. Conjunctivitis – can be caused by a wide variety of bacteria; often called “pink eye”. May result from bacterial infection, allergy, trauma as in sunburn and viruses.

56. Uveitis – inflammation of the iris in combination with inflammation of the ciliary body and choroids.

57. Keratitis – inflammation of the cornea .

58. Pterygium – a triangular fold of membrane which forms in the conjunctiva which extends from the white of the eye to the cornea.