Abstract

In a healthy individual, the eyelids create a physical,a mechanical barrier against trauma and dryness. One of the most important responsibilities of the nurse is to prevent the development of complications. In this article, nursing interventions applied for prevention of eye dryness were discussed by examining the literature,research findings,application-oriented suggestions.

Author Details

Nuray Turan, PhD; Hatice Kaya, PhD; Gulsun Ozdemir Aydin, MSc -- Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, Istanbul University, Florence Nightingale Nursing Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Evidence-Based Nursing, Eye Care, Nursing Care

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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A neglected subject in nursing: Eye care

Dublin, Ireland

In a healthy individual, the eyelids create a physical,a mechanical barrier against trauma and dryness. One of the most important responsibilities of the nurse is to prevent the development of complications. In this article, nursing interventions applied for prevention of eye dryness were discussed by examining the literature,research findings,application-oriented suggestions.