Preoperative Care of the Client for Eye Surgery

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Irene Aguado

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  • Preoperative Care of the Client for Eye Surgery
    • Anticoagulants: withhold 1 to 4 weeks
    • Mydriatics: for clear and unobstructed view of the eye structures; 4 doses q10mins, given 1 hour prior surgery; CONTRAINDICATED IN GLAUCOMA
    • Cyclopegics: relax the ciliary muscles; CONTRAINDICATED IN GLAUCOMA
    • With CHILD, practice covering the eyes to decrease postoperative fear and restlessness