RETINAL DETACHMENT
TYPE OF RETINAL DETACHMENT
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
SYMPTOMS
ETIOLOGY
DIAGNOSIS
COMPLICATION
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT
NURSING MANAGEMENT
PRE OPERATIVE CARE
POST OPERATIVE CARE
HOME CARE
NURSIND DIAGNOSIS
NURSING INTERVENTION
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
RETINA
* light-sensitive tissue layer
* sends visual messages
through the optic
Retina have 2 layer
* Sensory retina
cones are present
* Retinal pigment
epithelium (RPE)
* Retinal detachment is the separation of
the retinal layers (sensory layer from RPE)
due to a break or tear over the retinal
layers
Four types
* Rhegmatogenous
* Traction
* Combined form of rhegmatogenous and
traction
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Rhegmatogenous detachment —
* Most common one
* A hole or tear develops in the sensory
retina allowing some of the liquid (vitreous)
to seep through the sensory retina and
detach it [lies detachment
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* Vitreous hi ge, retinopathy can
cause traction j
Exudative - due to production of serous
fluid under the retina. (uveitis,
degenerative disorders)
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Due to etiological factors (a torn or break
in retina)
Vitreous fluid or serous fluid leaks in
between the layers of retina or behind the
retinal layers
Detachment of retinal layer
Retina can peel away from the underlying
layer of blood vessels
Lack of oxygenation in tissues of retina
Vision disturbanges
Vitreous gel
Fluid-filled space
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SYMPTOMS
- Floaters
* Cobwebs
* Bright light flashes
* shadow or curtain over a portion of visual
field
* blur in vision
* No complain of pain
* floaters - bits of debris in field of vision
that look like spots, hairs or strings
Etiology
* Trauma
* Advanced diabetes
* shrinkage of the jelly-like vitreous that
fills the inside of the eye
* Myopia
* Degenerative disorders
Inflammation and infections
* Scarring and fibrous material due to
retinopathy and hemorrhages
* Ocular tumors =
Factors that may increase risk of
retinal detachment:
aging - more common in people older than
40
previous retinal detachment in one eye
family history of retinal detachment
extreme nearsightedness
- The third incision trument to refill
the vitreous substitute (silicone oil)
* Duration is 2 to 3 hgurs
VITRECTOMY
« This procedure can be used to remove
foreign bodies, vitreous opacities such as
blood
* Traction on the retina can be relieved
Pneumatic retinopexy
* Least invasive
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Retinal tear
A gas bubble is injected inte the vitreous.
Nursing Management
« Patient teaching
- Eye surgery is most often done as an outpatient
procedure so patient education is vital
- Signs and symptoms of complications, especially
increased IOP and infection
» Promote comfort
» Patient may need to lie in a special position with
pneumatic retinoplexy
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* Assess the visual acuity of the client's non-operative ey
prior to surgery
« Assess the client's support systems and the possible |
effect of impaired vision on lifestyle and ability to perform
ADLs in the post- operative period
« Safety measures such as installing hand rails,especially if
the client has limited vision in the unaffected eye
* Remove all eye makeup and contact lenses or glasses
prior to surgery
« Mydriatic (pupil-dilating) or cycloplegic (ciliary- paralytic)
drops and drops to lower intraocular pressure may be
prescribed preoperatively.
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POST - OPERATIVE
MANAGEMENT
Monitor status of the eye dressing following surgery.
Assess dressings for the presence of bleeding or
drainage
Maintain the eye patch or eye shield in place. The eye
patch or shield helps prevent inadvertent injury to the
operative site
Place the client in a semi-Fowler's or Fowler's position ,
having the client lie on the unaffected side. These
positions reduce intraocular pressure in the affected eye.
Assess the client and medicate or assist to avoid
vomiting coughing , sneezing or straining as needed.
These activities increase intraocular pressure
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Home care
Adequate lighting
Promote unrestricted ambulation
Removal of hazards like rugs, clutters,
unnecessary furnitures
Provision of hand rails in hallways, bathrooms
Access to radio and television
Voice activated switches
Pill organizers x
Large print newspapers, magazines
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1. High risk of injury related to loss of
viterous , intraocular hemorrhage ,
increased IOP.
2. Impaired sensory perception vision ,
related to impaired sensory reception /
status of sensory organs,a
therapeutic environment is limited .
3. Acute pain related to trauma to the
incision and increased IOP.
4. Anxiety related to lack of knowledge
about the disease and its treatment .
5. Risk of infection related to trauma to
the incision.
Asses the visual acuity of the client's non-
operative eye prior to surgery .
Discuss what happens on the condition of post
surgery , pain , limitation of activity,
performance , bandage the eye.
Comfort the patient with semi-fowler's or tilted
to the side, preferable to patient .
Ask patient to avoid activities such as vomiting
. coughing, sneezing , straining, or bending
over.
Ambulation with assistance ; give special
bathrooms when recovering from anesthesia .
Encourage deep breathing / coughing to
maintain eye protection as indicated .