Pediatric Problems INFECTIOUS DISORDERS Conjunctivitus: inflammation of conjunctiva S & S: reddened and edematous conjunctiva Causes Age group at risk.

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Pediatric Problems

INFECTIOUS DISORDERS Conjunctivitus: inflammation of conjunctiva S & S: reddened and edematous conjunctiva Causes Age group at risk Collaborative care/Nursing Management Medications

Conjunctivitis

ALTERED VISUAL FUNCTIONING Strabismus: inward/outward eye deviation Amblyopia: eyes appear misaligned S&S: -closes 1 eye to see - squinting & frowning when reading - dizziness - headache

CARE OF ALTERED VISUAL FUNCTIONING Collaborative Care/ Nursing Management -Pediatrician, parents, school nurse Treatment -occlusion therapy - compensatory lenses -surgery (strabismus) -vision therapy

National Commission on Vision and Health Evidenced based research shows universal comprehensive eye exams would help more children succeed in school. Recommendations: Collaboration of various agencies to screen children Develop national guidelines for screening/exams (only 3 states require school eye exams) Data monitoring system that monitors problems ams123008MAS26.pdf

ORGANIZATION TO PREVENT BLINDNESS IN AMERICA Prevent ultraviolet light (uv) rays for children Sunscreen Eye protection WHO states up to 80% of a person’s lifetime UV exposure is received before age 18

NURSING DIAGNOSIS Sensory /Perception Alteration(Visual) r/t altered transmission of impulses Risk for Injury r/t impaired vision Risk for altered Growth and Development r/t impaired vision