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Book Excerpts: Treatment of Photosensitivity

• Treatment - Photophobia
• Treatment - Photosensitivity reactions
• Patient counseling - Photophobia
• Nursing considerations - Photophobia

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Photophobia: Treatment
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

• Corneal abrasion: Topical antibiotics with or without cycloplegic agents; NSAIDs; patching may be the preferred treatment, depending on the size of the abrasion and the patient's level of discomfort
• Bacterial conjunctivitis: Topical antibiotics
• Allergic conjunctivitis: Topical antihistamine/mast cell stabilizers
• Chemical conjunctivitis: Copious irrigation, topical cycloplegics, and topical antibiotics
• Anterior uveitis: Cycloplegic agents, topical steroids, treat secondary glaucoma and underlying disorder
• Migraine: Abortive therapy (triptans), oral pain medication, antiemetics
• Meningitis: IV antibiotics
• Episcleritis: Topical steroids in moderate to severe cases
• Subarachnoid hemorrhage: Emergent neurosurgical consult

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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004

Photosensitivity reactions: Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

For many patients, treatment involves a sunscreen, protective clothing, and minimal exposure to sunlight while the patient continues on the drug. For others, progressive exposure to sunlight can thicken the skin and produce a tan that interferes with photoallergens and prevents further eruptions.

Withdrawal of the causative agent and treatment with oral steroids usually provides relief. The patient should be advised not to use the causative agent again if it’s known, even though this may limit the patient’s treatment options.

Antimalarial drugs, beta-carotene, and PUVA (psoralen and UVA) may be used to treat PMLE. Treatment for solar urticaria may also require PUVA. Although hyperpigmentation usually fades in several months, hydroquinone preparations can hasten the process.

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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005

Photophobia: Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

If photophobia persists at home, suggest that the patient wear dark glasses. Prepare the patient for diagnostic tests, such as corneal scraping and slit-lamp examination.

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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007

Photophobia: Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

▪ Promote the patient's comfort by darkening the room and telling him to close both eyes. Encourage use of sunglasses.

▪ Prepare the patient for diagnostic tests, such as corneal scraping and slit-lamp examination.

▪ Administer eyedrops and ointments, as ordered.

Patient teaching

▪ Teach the patient how to instill eyedrops or ointments.

▪ Discuss ways to reduce the discomfort of photophobia.

▪ Explain the disorder and treatment plan.

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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007

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