EYE ASSESSMENT - PEDIATRIC
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1 This assessment is effective as of October For more information or to provide feedback on this or any other decision support tool, EYE ASSESSMENT - PEDIATRIC Nurses with RN First Call Certified Practice designation (RN(C)s) 1 are able to manage the following eye conditions: conjunctivitis in children 6 months of age and older minor corneal abrasion in children 2 years of age and older The following assessment must be completed and documented. ASSESSMENT History of Present Illness and Review of System General The following characteristics of each symptom should be elicited and explored: Chronology Onset Current situation (improving or deteriorating) Location Radiation Quality Timing (frequency, duration) Severity Precipitating and aggravating factors Relieving factors Associated symptoms Effects on daily activities Previous diagnosis of similar episodes Previous treatments Efficacy of previous treatments Cardinal Signs and Symptoms In addition to the general characteristics outlined above, additional characteristics of specific symptoms should be elicited as follows: 1 RN(C) is an authorized title recommended by CRNBC that refers to CRNBC-certified RNs, and is used throughout this Decision Support Tool (DST). CRNBC monitors and revises the CRNBC certified practice decision support tools (DSTs) every two years and as necessary based on best practices. The information provided in the DSTs is considered current as of the date of publication. CRNBC-certified nurses (RN(C)s) are responsible for ensuring they refer to the most current DSTs. The DSTs are not intended to replace the RN(C)'s professional responsibility to exercise independent clinical judgment and use evidence to support competent, ethical care. The RN(C) must consult with or refer to a physician or nurse practitioner as appropriate, or whenever a course of action deviates from the DST. THIS DST IS FOR USE BY REGISTERED NURSES CERTIFIED BY CRNBC 1
2 Vision Recent changes Blurring Halos Floaters Other Associated Symptoms Pain Irritation Foreign-body sensation Photophobia Diplopia Lacrimation Itching Discharge Ear pain Nasal discharge Sore throat Cough Nausea or vomiting Headache Urethral, vaginal or rectal discharge Pain or inflammation of the joints Medical History (General) Medical conditions and surgeries Allergies (seasonal as well as medication) Medication currently used (e.g., prescription, oral contraceptives, over the counter) Herbal preparations and traditional therapies Birth and prenatal history if age appropriate Communicable diseases: measles, chickenpox (varicella), herpes simplex Immunization Status Medical History (Specific to eyes) Eye diseases or injuries Eye surgery, including corrective Use of eyeglasses or contact lenses, corrective or cosmetic Change in type of contact lens or solution Concurrent infection of the upper respiratory tract Other infectious diseases (chicken pox, measles) Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Immunocompromise Exposure to eye irritants (environmental or occupational) Current eye medications - homatropine, cylogyl, steroids Systemic inflammatory disease (Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Reiter's syndrome, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis) THIS DST IS FOR USE BY REGISTERED NURSES CERTIFIED BY CRNBC 2
3 Diabetes mellitus Chronic renal disease Bleeding disorders Family History Visual disorders (i.e. glaucoma, blindness, etc.) Systemic inflammatory disease (i.e., arthritis conditions, lupus) Diabetes mellitus Others with eye infections Personal and Social History (Specific to eyes) Concerns reported by parent, caregiver or teacher about child s vision (i.e. squinting, headaches caused by reading) Use of protective eyewear for sports and other activities Exposure to irritants Housing and sanitation conditions School or day-care exposure to contagious organisms (e.g. conjunctivitis) Sexual activity, if applicable PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE EYE Vitals Temperature Pulse Respiration SpO 2 Blood pressure (BP) Weight for all children under 12 yrs for medication calculations General Apparent state of health Appearance of comfort or distress Colour Nutritional status State of hydration Hygiene Match between appearance and stated age Character of cry (in infants less than 6 months old) Activity level Mental status Degree of cooperation, consolability Emotional reaction to caregiver and examiner Difficulty with gait or balance THIS DST IS FOR USE BY REGISTERED NURSES CERTIFIED BY CRNBC 3
4 Inspection Test visual acuity, visual field. Visual acuity in children greater than 3 yrs of age - Use a tumbling E or picture chart for children over 3 yrs of age or who cannot read the alphabet - Most infants are farsighted, gradually gaining acuity as they develop, attaining approximately 20/50 by one year and 20/20 by 6-8 years Test visual field in older children if concern about glaucoma Inspection Bony Orbit: edema, lesions, bruising Lids and Lashes: ability to open and close, edema, erythema, crusting, eyelash position, tremors, foreign bodies, lesions. Evert upper lids as required. Lacrimal Apparatus: tearing, size Conjunctiva and Sclera: color, pattern of injection, discharge, edema, haemorrhage, pterygium, foreign body Cornea: clarity, abrasions or lacerations. Corneal cloudiness may be a sign of congenital cataracts, foreign body. Fluorescein stain for corneal integrity. Pupil and iris: color, size, shape, reactivity to light and accommodation Lens: transparency, opacities Fundi: red reflex, optic disc and retinal vasculature in older children Extraocular muscles: Extra ocular eye movements (EOEM), position and alignment of eyes (i.e., strabismus): use corneal light reflex test, cover-uncover test Palpation Palpate the bony orbit, eyebrows, eyelids, lacrimal apparatus and pre-auricular lymph nodes for tenderness, swelling or masses. Do not palpate globe if rupture injury is suspected or if the client has undergone recent eye surgery Associated Systems Ear Nose Throat An Ear Nose Throat (ENT) examination, including the lymph nodes of the head and neck, should also be performed if there are symptoms of a systemic condition, such as viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) or a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) (e.g. if gonorrhea is suspected). Pre-auricular adenopathy might indicate chlamydial, viral, or invasive bacterial infection of the eye (e.g., gonorrhea). Abdomen Assess liver for tenderness and enlargement if eye symptoms are associated with symptoms of an STI. THIS DST IS FOR USE BY REGISTERED NURSES CERTIFIED BY CRNBC 4
5 Genitourinary System and Rectal Area Assess for urethral, cervical or vaginal discharge if eye symptoms are associated with symptoms of an STI. Musculoskeletal System and Extremities Examine the joints to assess for warmth, redness, pain or swelling. SYMPTOMS REQUIRING URGENT REFERRAL The first step is to differentiate between a major infection and/or illness affecting the eyes of the child from a simple non-systemic event The following signs and symptoms require a consultation and/or referral to a physician or nurse practitioner: Partial or white reflex instead of red reflex Unilateral ocular pain Ocular injury of any kind Severe photophobia of unknown cause Recent onset of visual disturbances light flashes, floaters, halos, dimming, visual distortion, double vision, changes in colour perception or loss of visual acuity Visual field loss Persistent blurring of vision Reduced ocular movement Exophthalmos (proptosis) Ciliary flush Hyphema Irregular cornea (epithelial defect or opacity, irregular corneal reflection of light) Non-reactive pupil Treatment failure after 3 days Worsening symptoms Compromised host Signs of preseptal or orbital cellulitis Symptoms in conjunction with a communicable disease i.e. chickenpox Finger like (dendritic) projections noted on fluorescein stain (herpetic) Note: All neonates with eye signs and symptoms will be referred to a physician or nurse practitioner Diagnostic Tests The RN(C) may consider the following diagnostic tests in the examination of the eye to support clinical decision-making: Swab drainage for Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) only if there is no resolution of symptoms after an empiric course of treatment. THIS DST IS FOR USE BY REGISTERED NURSES CERTIFIED BY CRNBC 5
6 Additional testing Apply fluorescein stain to test for corneal integrity if there is a possibility that a corneal abrasion has occurred. REFERENCES For help obtaining any of the items on this list, please contact CRNBC Helen Randal Library at [email protected] More recent editions of any of the items in the Reference List may have been published since this DST was published. If you have a newer version, please use it. American Academy of Ophthalmology. (2009). Policy statement: Guidelines for appropriate referral of persons with possible eye diseases or injury. Retrieved from Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (Eds.). (2015). Seidel s guide to physical examination (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. Dains, J. E., Baumann, L. C., & Scheibel, P. (2012). Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby. Estes, M. E. Z. (2014). Health assessment and physical examination (5th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Cengage Learning. Sawyer, S. S. (2012). Pediatric physical examination and health assessment. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Stephen, T. C., Skillen, D. L., Day, R. A., & Bickley, L. S. (2010). Canadian Bates guide to health assessment for nurses. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. Waldo, M. H. (Ed.). (2011). Ophthalmic procedures in the office and clinic (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses. THIS DST IS FOR USE BY REGISTERED NURSES CERTIFIED BY CRNBC 6
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