Treatments for Myopia
Treatments for Myopia
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Myopia
includes the following list.
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or change in treatment plans.
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Vision Loss:
Treatment
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
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Treat underlying causes (e.g., brain tumor, carotid stenosis, cardiac valvular vegetations, hypotension)
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Temporal arteritis: Systemic steroids
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Nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy: Aspirin
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Optic neuritis: Systemic steroids
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Glaucoma: Topical antiglaucoma medications; peripheral iridotomy for angle closure
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Retinal detachment: Surgical repair
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Cataracts: Surgical removal
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AV fistula: Embolize
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis: Antibiotics, anticoagulation
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Mucormycosis: Amphotericin B, debridement
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Pituitary apoplexy: Systemic steroids, neurosurgical intervention
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Herpes zoster: Systemic acyclovir
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Tolosa-Hunt: Systemic steroid
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Keratoconus/corneal hydrops: Cycloplegic, hypertonic (5%) NaCl ointment, corneal transplant
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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004
Vision Loss:
Treatment
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
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Transient symptoms are usually due to migraine, stroke, or increased intracranial pressure; appropriate therapy for these disorders
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Manage any underlying systemic disease
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If angle closure glaucoma, stat consult for immediate medical and surgical intervention
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Retinitis or uveitis: Management of underlying cause; NSAIDs and steroids
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If hemorrhage in the macula from macular degeneration or histoplasmosis, laser therapy or intravitreal steroids may save the vision
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Vitreous hemorrhage may be evacuated after establishing and treating cause
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Macular edema may be treated with topical steroids, Diamox, intravitreal steroids, NSAIDs
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Retinal vascular occlusion: Intraocular surgery or laser therapy may alleviate symptoms
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Source: In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Short Stature:
Treatment
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
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Treat the underlying condition
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Growth hormone therapy
–Indicated in GHD and some other forms of short stature (renal failure, Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, small-for-gestational age without catch-up growth)
–Earlier initiation to optimize final height outcome
–Nightly subcutaneous administration of GH at 25–50 µ
g/kg/day
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Monitor for loss of other pituitary hormones and replace all deficiencies
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Monitoring growth hormone therapy
–Close follow-up with pediatric endocrinologist every
3–6 months
–Monitor side effects of GH treatment
–Monitor serum IGF-I and IGFBP-3 levels
–Dose adjustments based on IGF values and growth
response
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Source: In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Near drowning:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Emergency treatment begins with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and administration of 100% oxygen.
❑ Stabilize the patient’s neck in case he has a cervical injury.
❑ When the patient arrives at the hospital, assess for a patent airway. Establish one if necessary. Continue CPR, intubate the patient, and provide respiratory assistance such as mechanical ventilation with positive end-expiratory pressure, if needed.
❑ Assess ABG and pulse oximetry values.
❑ If the patient’s abdomen is distended, insert a nasogastric tube. (Intubate the patient first if he’s unconscious.)
❑ Start I.V. lines and insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
❑ Drug treatment for near drowning may include sodium bicarbonate for documented acidosis, corticosteroids and osmotic diuretics for cerebral edema, antibiotics to prevent infections, and bronchodilators to ease bronchospasms.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Near drowning:
Treatment
(Handbook of Diseases)
❑ Begin emergency treatment: Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and 100% oxygen.
❑ Stabilize the patient’s neck in case he has a cervical injury.
❑ Intubate the patient, and provide respiratory assistance, such as mechanical ventilation with positive end-expiratory pressure, if needed.
❑ Assess arterial blood gas and pulse oximetry values.
❑ If the patient’s abdomen is distended, insert a nasogastric tube. (Intubate the patient first if he’s unconscious.)
❑ Start an I.V. line; insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
❑ Give medications as necessary. Much controversy exists about the benefits of drug treatment of near-drowning victims. However, such treatment may include sodium bicarbonate for acidosis, a corticosteroid for cerebral edema, an antibiotic to prevent infections, and a bronchodilator to ease bronchospasms.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Vision loss:
Nursing considerations
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
Any degree of vision loss can be extremely frightening. To ease the patient’s fears, orient him to his environment and make sure that it’s safe. Announce your presence each time you approach him. If the patient reports photophobia, darken the room and suggest that he wear sunglasses during the day. Obtain cultures of any drainage, and instruct him not to touch the unaffected eye with anything that has come in contact with the affected eye. If necessary, prepare him for surgery.
Patient teaching
Discuss safety measures to prevent injury. Emphasize the importance of frequent hand washing and to avoid rubbing the eyes. If the loss is progressive or permanent, refer the patient to the appropriate social service agencies, community support services, and related associations for assistance with adaptation and equipment.
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Source: Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series, 2007
Scotoma:
Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
Explain to the patient the importance of complying with prescribed drug therapy to prevent progression and complications of the disease. Tell the patient to report any eye discharge, blurred or cloudy vision, halos, flashes of light, floaters, or changes in size and location of scotomas.
Inform the patient with bilateral central vision loss of the visual rehabilitation services available to him. Special devices, such as low-vision optical aids, are available to improve the quality of life in the patient with good peripheral vision.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Vision loss:
Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
Any degree of vision loss can be extremely frightening to your patient. To ease his fears, orient him to his environment and make sure it’s safe, and announce your presence each time you approach him. Instruct him to wash his hands often and to avoid rubbing his eyes. If necessary, prepare him for surgery.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Scotoma:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ Take measures to provide for the patient's safety.
▪ Administer the prescribed drugs.
Patient teaching
▪ Teach the patient with a disorder involving the fovea centralis (or the area surrounding it) to periodically use the Amsler grid to detect progression of macular degeneration.
▪ Emphasize the importance of compliance with drug therapy.
▪ Explain the underlying disorder and its treatments.
▪ Discuss assistive devices available to help the patient.
▪ Teach signs and symptoms that require immediate medical attention.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Vision loss:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ Take measures to ensure the patient's safety.
▪ If the patient reports photophobia, darken the room and suggest that he wear sunglasses during the day.
▪ Obtain cultures of eye drainage.
▪ Announce your presence each time you approach the patient.
▪ If necessary, prepare the patient for surgery.
Patient teaching
▪ Orient the patient to his environment and explain safety measures.
▪ Instruct the patient to wash his hands often and to avoid rubbing his eyes.
▪ Explain to the patient the cause of vision loss and its treatment.
▪ If vision loss is progressive or permanent, refer the patient to appropriate social service agencies for assistance with adaptation and equipment.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Near Drowning:
Near Drowning - TREATMENT
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
Cautions:
- Attempts to remove water from the lungs such as abdominal thrusts are not helpful and should not delay administration of rescue breaths.
- Patients who are breathing spontaneously should be placed in the right lateral decubitus position to prevent aspiration.
- Even patients who respond well to bystander resuscitation need to be transported to an emergency department for further monitoring.
- Search for pulses carefully since they may be very weak and slow due to hypothermia; some common arrhythmias such as sinus bradycardia and atrial fibrillation need no immediate treatment.
- The hypothermic patient who is a warm-water (>20°C [86°F]) drowning victim does not have a good prognosis or need vigorous rewarming.
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Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008
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