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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/18%3A_Sensory_Organs/18.04%3A_Key_TermsThe page provides a glossary of terms related to conditions and procedures involving auditory and ocular health. It covers definitions for various conditions such as acoustic neuroma, anisocoria, asti...The page provides a glossary of terms related to conditions and procedures involving auditory and ocular health. It covers definitions for various conditions such as acoustic neuroma, anisocoria, astigmatism, glaucoma, otitis media, myopia, hyperopia, and cataract. It also explains procedures and tests like audiometry, Epley maneuver, mastoidectomy, and tympanoplasty. The definitions included help clarify symptoms, causes, and potential treatments of these health issues.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Virginia_Tech_Carilion_School_of_Medicine/Block_V_Preparation_Materials/22%3A_Skin_and_Eye_Infections/22.02%3A_Bacterial_Infections_of_the_Skin_and_EyesStaphylococcus and Streptococcus cause many different types of skin infections, many of which occur when bacteria breach the skin barrier through a cut or wound. S. aureus are frequently associated wi...Staphylococcus and Streptococcus cause many different types of skin infections, many of which occur when bacteria breach the skin barrier through a cut or wound. S. aureus are frequently associated with purulent skin infections that manifest as folliculitis, furuncles, or carbuncles. S. aureus is also a leading cause of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS). S. aureus is generally drug resistant and current MRSA strains are resistant to a wide range of antibiotics.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/18%3A_Sensory_Organs/18.01%3A_Disorders_of_the_EyeThis page provides detailed information and learning objectives about ocular diseases and disorders. It discusses the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing c...This page provides detailed information and learning objectives about ocular diseases and disorders. It discusses the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care strategies for various eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. The content emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention in preventing irreversible vision loss.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Skills_(OpenRN)/08%3A_Eye_and_Ear_Assessment/8.02%3A_Eye_and_Ear_Basic_ConceptsMovement of the eye within the orbit occurs by the contraction of six extraocular muscles that originate from the bones of the orbit and insert into the surface of the eyeball. Vertigo is a type of di...Movement of the eye within the orbit occurs by the contraction of six extraocular muscles that originate from the bones of the orbit and insert into the surface of the eyeball. Vertigo is a type of dizziness that is often described by patients as, “the room feels as if it is spinning.” Benign positional vertigo (BPV) is a common condition caused by crystals becoming lodged in the semicircular canals in the vestibule of the inner ear that send false movement signals to the brain.
