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Treatment and management of ocular conditions in older people.

Ramesh R Seewoodhary and Sue S Watkinson

Nurs Stand 23(35):48-56; quiz 58 (2009) PMID 19489402

Effective eye care in older people is important to enable healthcare professionals to identify eye disorders and provide appropriate treatment to prevent or minimise sight loss. Cataract, age-related macular degeneration and dry eye are common ocular conditions in older people, which need to be managed effectively to ensure optimum vision. This article provides an overview of these eye disorders, focusing on the nurse's role in the prevention and treatment of the conditions, and the provision of patient support and education.

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