Eye Disorders: Prevention and Management
Eye Disorders: Prevention and Management is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 01/19/2022
Date of Most Recent Review: 1/19/2022
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2025
Description:
Vision loss can significantly impact a patient’s daily function and quality of life. Physical risks, such as falls and injury, and psychosocial consequences, such as depression and social isolation, are increased as a result of impaired vision. It is important as a healthcare provider that you are familiar with the guidelines for the prevention and detection of eye disorders in your patients.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to update nurses in the acute care setting on the signs and symptoms, risk factors, and available treatments for common eye disorders.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Recall at least two signs and symptoms of common eye disorders.
• Identify the risk factors for common eye disorders.
• Determine treatment interventions for common eye disorders.