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Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nurses in Primary Care

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Chapter 1 - The Eyes

Assessment of the Eyes

History of Present Illness and Review of System
General Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis of Eye Symptoms or Ocular Pain

Common Problems of the Eye

Red Eye
Blepharitis
Conjunctivitis
Hordeolum or Stye
Chalazion
Pterygium
Cataracts
Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma

Emergency Problems of the Eye

Corneal Abrasion
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctival, Corneal or Intraocular Foreign Bodies
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Keratitis
Herpetic Keratitis
Chemical Burns
Blunt or Lacerating Ocular Trauma
Minor Soft-Tissue Contusion
Uveitis (Iritis)


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Last Updated: 2005-03-17 Top