Vision Loss in Older Adults: Nursing Assessment and Care Management
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This helpful and practical book provides an overview of vision problems in the older adult, ranging from retinopathies and age-related macular degeneration to cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. The contributions outline the prevention, assessment, and management of the major causes of vision loss, supplying nurses with information about the psychological and social impact of vision loss on the older adult and their families. The chapters further discuss resources and assistive devices for those affected and conclude with a look at innovations in the treatment of conditions contributing to vision loss in the older adult population.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780826103475 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Publication date: | 09/18/2006 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 232 |
| File size: | 3 MB |
About the Author
Susan Crocker Houde, PhD, APRN, BC, is Professor and Director of the Master's and Certificate Programs in Nursing at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell and is Associate Director of the Division of Aging of the Center for Health and Disease Research.
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Table of Contents
"- Contributors
- Vision Loss in the Older Adult: An Introduction, Susan Crocker Houde
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Ruth Remington
- AMD
- Risk Factors
- Antioxidant and Zinc Supplements
- Laser Photocoagulation
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Procedures under Investigation
- Cataracts, Pat Gillett, Kate Goldblum, and Joyce Powers
- Minimum evaluation
- Additional evaluation
- General considerations
- Medical management
- Surgical management
- Glaucoma, Arlene McGrory
- Intraocular Pressure
- Optic Neuropathy
- Visual Field Defects
- Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Focused Health History in an Older Adult with Glaucoma
- Eye Examination for the Detection of Glaucoma
- Retinopathies, Judy Pentedemos
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Pathophysiology of Diabetic Retinopathy
- Assessing for Diabetic Retinopathy
- Classification of Diabetic Retinopathy
- Pathophysiology of Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Assessing for Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Diabetes Management
- Hypertension Management
- Panretinal Photocoagulation, Focal Photocoagulation, Vitrectomy
- Prevention of Age-related Vision Loss, Susan Crocker Houde
- Sunlight Exposure
- Cigarette Smoking
- Antioxidants
- Antioxidants
- Cigarette Smoking
- Sunlight Exposure
- Fats, Cholesterol, and Fish Intake
- Statins and Aspirin Therapy
- Psychological and Social Impact of Age-Related Vision Loss, Karen Devereaus Melillo
- Nursing Care of Older Adults with Age-related Vision Loss, Pamela Z. Cacchione
- Vision Health History
- Assessment of Visual Acuity
- Assessment of Contrast Sensitivity
- Assessment of Fields of Vision
- Nagi Disablement Process Model
- The Sensory Enhancement Model
- Individualized Sensory Enhancement for the Elderly (I-SEE)
- Retinal Detachment
- Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Temporal Arteritis
- Cataract Surgery Complications
- Home Care
- Out Patient Clinic
- Acute Care
- Long-Term Care
- Case Study
- Meet Ms. V
- Dual Sensory Impairment
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Supporting Families of Older Adults with Age-related Vision Loss, Catherine S. Sackett and Betsy Campochiaro
- The Scope of the Problem
- Intervention Planning
- Independence Needs
- Socialization Needs
- Finances
- Safety Issues
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Identifying the Caregiver
- The invisible Caregivers: Children
- Emotional stress
- Anxiety
- Multiple Roles
- Depression
- Positive Aspects of Caregiving
- Support Groups
- Informal Help
- Provider Support
- Respite Care
- Occupational Therapy
- Transportation
- Assistive Devices and Resources for Older Adults with Age-Related Vision Loss, Betsy Campochiaro and Catherine Sackett
- Sighted Guide
- Canes and Guide Dogs
- Optical Aids
- Future Directions in the Care of Older Adults with Age-Related Vision Loss, Kate Goldblum, Pat Gillett, and Joyce Powers
- Recent Developments in Treatment
- Therapeutic Options for the Future
- Nursing Implications
- Recent Developments in Treatment
- Therapeutic Options for the Future
- Nursing Implications
- Recent Developments in Treatment
- Therapeutic Options for the Future
- Nursing Implications
- Recent Developments in Treatment
- Therapeutic Options for the Future
- Nursing Implications
Preface
Acknowledgments
Impact of Vision Loss
Ocular and Visual Changes with Aging
Causes of Age-Related Vision Loss
Pathophysiology
Diagnosis
Medical Management
Introduction
Pathophysiology and Etiology
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Early Detection of Glaucoma
Medical Management
Laser Procedures
Surgical Management
Nurse's role in treatment
Epidemiology
Diabetic Retinopathy
Management of Retinopathies
Prevention of Diabetic Retinopathy
Prevention of Cataracts
Conclusion
Psychological Impact
Experience of Vision Loss
Social Impact of Age-Related Vision Loss
Successful Aging and Quality of Life with Vision Loss
Vision Assessment
How Impaired Vision Affects Daily Life
Emotions and Vision loss
Why Should the Family be Part of the Treatment Team?
How Can the Family Help?
Low Vision Rehabilitation
What is Low Vision?
The Referral Process
The Rehabilitation Team
The Low Vision Assessment and Plan
Aids and Techniques
The Nurses Role in Education and Support
Resources
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
What People are Saying About This
Vision Loss in Older Adults is a comprehensive, well-written and informative volume, edited and authored by leading scholars and clinicians in the field, which addresses common and serious visual problems in later life. The book describes the signs, symptoms, pathophysiology, prevention and treatment of the four leading causes of vision loss (macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy). Going beyond the disease focus, however, Vision Loss in Older Adults thoughtfully describes the psychosocial consequences of age-related vision loss, for affected older adults and their family members—-an area in which nurses can play a critical role. In addition, there is a very practical chapter on assistive devices and resources that is of use both for those faced with loss of vision and the nurses who care for them. As a member of America's fast growing "aging cohort" who suffers from glaucoma and who recently endured a scleral buckle procedure for a detached retina, I welcome, both professionally and personally, this important new resource for nurses who will likely one day care for me, as well as many other older adults."
— Kathleen C. Buckwalter, RN, PhD, University of Iowa