NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
JUNE/JULY 2013 EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE:    NSS513

COURSE TITLE:   Ophthalmology in Nursing

TIME ALLOWED: 3hours

INSTRUCTION:    Read the stem of the questions carefully and answer any of the 5 questions.

1a. List the six muscles of the eye                                                    (6marks)

  b. Describe the physiology of human eye                                      (14 marks)

2a. Describe the physiology of sight                                                (10 marks)

  b. Explain the common defects of the eye                                     (10 marks)

3a. What Are the causes of red eye                                                  (10 marks)

  b. Describe cornea ulcer                                                                (10 marks)

4. Describe the two main types of glaucoma                                    (20 marks)

5a. Describe the changes in the eye during ageing                            (15 marks)

  b. Highlight the management of diabetic retinopathy                     (5 marks)

6 Good lighting makes the difference in an older adults ability to seeing.  

1. Describe the lighting tips for the elderly                                 (13 marks)

      b.   Changes in the Eye Properties                                               (7 marks)

7. Write briefly on the following:

    a. Management of Abrasions                                                         (5 marks)

    b. Contusions of the eyeball                                                           (9 marks)

    c. Management of Rupture of the eyeball                                       (6 marks)