About
Inflammation and infection of the eye usually present following an upper respiratory infection. Very contagious.
Assess
Redness, drainage, irritation, burning, itching of the eye; recent upper respiratory infection.
Complications
Re-infection, spread of infection
Diagnosis
- Acute pain related to eye irritation.
- Risk for infection related to spread of microorganisms.
Goals
- The client will be free from discomfort.
- The client will identify how to prevent spread of infection.
- The client's infection will improve and later be eliminated.
Interventions
- Assess and monitor the eye for increased redness drainage.
- Administer antibiotic eye drops using appropriate technique.
- Teach the client how to administer eye drops ( 5 minutes in between medicines, apply to center of conjunctival sac, gently close eyes, press on lacrimal duct for 1-2 minutes).
- Encourage client to use a warm, moist wash cloth to clean eyes. Do not scrub. Allow warmth and water to break down any dry secretions. Wipe from inner canthus to outer canthus. Use aseptic technique.
- Teach client to wash hands frequently, avoid touching the eye to prevent the spread of infection.
- Teach client to dispose of contact lenses and to not wear contact lenses while eyes still have drainage and redness.
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