Your patient Deloris Van Cartier is complaining of blurry vi

Your patient, Deloris Van Cartier, is complaining of blurry vision. She thinks the years under the spotlight as a lounge singer have damaged her eyes. First, you examine her eyes and notice a “waterfall.” Second, you determine that her intraocular pressure is 20mmHg (Normal: 12-22mmHg). As Deloris has a “mob boyfriend” you know you will get more clients if you successfully treat her. You also know that is you misdiagnose the condition you might not live to tell the tale…
Part 1: What is your diagnosis? Why?
Part 2: What are some risk factors for the development of this condition?
Part 3: What is the treatment for this condition?
Part 4: Will the treatment be successful? Why or why not (i.e. risks)?

Solution

Part 1: What is your diagnosis? Why?

She has been suffering from cataract because it may occur even though there is normal intraocular pressure but she has blurred vision and waterfall due to low drainage angle inside the eye
Part 2: What are some risk factors for the development of this condition?

Continuous exposure to the spotlight with high intensity

Part 3: What is the treatment for this condition?

Occupational therapy