ess, clear opening in thecenter of the membrane with a laser (American Academy of Ophthalmology, 6). Lasersurgery is never part of the original cataract operation (American Academy ofOphthalmology, 6).The final wonder that cross each cataract patients mind is, will cataract surgeryimprove my vision? Over 95% of cataract surgeries improve vision, but a small number of patients may have problems. Symptoms including infection, bleeding and swelling ordetachment of the retina are some of the more serious complications that may affect theirvision (American Academy of Ophthalmology, 6). These patients should call theirphysician if they have any of the following abnormal symptoms: pain not relieved bemedication, loss of vision, nausea, vomiting, excessive coughing, or injury to the eye. Nursing CareAssessmentSubjective and objective data must include the following: Acquired cataracts,either from aging or disease, usually develop gradually (Long, 1993, 1313). The mainsymptom is gradual loss of vision; the extent of the loss depends on were the cataract islocated and the opacity of the cataract. People with an opacity in the center of the lenscan see better in dim light, when the pupil is dilated. The people with presbyopia canpossibly read without glasses in the early stages because of myopia. People who wearglasses may continually think that they are dirty and clean them a lot because they can't seeas good as usual, this is a common complaint which cause the elderly to seek medicaladvise. If cataracts result from trauma, then blurring may be immediate (Long, 1993.) Diagnosis, Goals, Interventions, and Evaluations 1. Body image disturbance related to negative self image inappropriate use ofcosmetics, inappropriate dress in light of safety and comfort, reluctance or refusal to wearcorrective lenses, and unwillingness to acknowledge physical changes associated withaging. The pt will develop a client-managed plan of care to addres...
