1. Visual Sensory Perception
Debbie Hogan RN
Tri County Community College
NUR 114

2. Physical Assessment of Vision
Inspection-look at the eyes
Position/structure
Symmetry
Pupils-reaction/clarity
Drainage/redness
Abnormalities
Extraocular movements
RSVP-redness, sensitivity,vision, pain

3. Vision Health History Visual exams-Snellen/professional Surgeries
Injuries
Visual impairments
Visual aids
Medications

4. Visual Diagnostics Snellen chart-distant vision Rosenbaum-near vision
Opthalamic
Red reflex -Blood vessels
Lens -vitreous body
Retina
Optic disc/macula-temporal side

5. Factors Affecting Vision
Congential
Age
decreased elasticity of lens (presbyopia)
decreased corneal sensitivity
decreased pupillary size
cataracts
glaucoma
macular degeneration

6. Factors Con’t
Surgeries
Other health problems-diabetes

7. Nursing Care for Persons With Problems of Sensory Perception
Safety
Social Isolation
Role Changes