A nurse has just taken a position in an ophthalmologist's office and she will be screening client's for glaucoma. Which of the following are important for the nurse to know as risk factors for glaucoma? (Select all that apply.)
a. elevated intraocular pressure
b. any person over 60 years of age
c. ethnic background
d. nutritional history
e. familial history
f. individuals with farsightedness
g. prolonged use of anti-inflammatories
A, B, C, E
The risk factors for glaucoma include: elevated intraocular pressure, any individual over 60 years of age, ethnic background, familial history with possible genetic link, history of diabetes and hypothyroidism, eye conditions – retinal detachment, eye tumors, eye inflammations; individuals with nearsightedness, and extensive use of corticosteroids.
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