Ophthalmic side effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatments are documented to cause ocular side effects. According to Palmquist et al., HBO therapy has been used for many years, yet there are only a few reports of its effects on the eye. With current studies reporting lens changes, as well as hyperopic and myopic fluctuations, the role of the nurse in assessing and reporting vision changes needs to be defined and clarified.
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D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009730:Nursing Assessment