Title: Demonstrate an understanding of the behavior of the visually impaired client/resident.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit X: Special Needs Clients

Demonstration should include understanding common disorders, including the signs and symptoms and care for

- conjunctivitis – infection and inflammation of the eyelid
- cataracts – lens becomes cloudy, preventing light from entering the eye, resulting in decreased vision
- glaucoma – increased pressure inside the eye, which can result in blindness if untreated
- age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – destruction of receptors in the center of the retina, resulting in vision being limited to periphery.