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Question: 97 of 150 Time lapsed: 02.02:37 roast V SHOW HINT FLAG A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a the development of amblyopia? Tollowing instructions should the nurse include to prevent Patch the unaffected eye. Administer mydriatic eye drops daily Obtain prescription eyeglasses Administer antihistamines Pivous CONTINUE we here to search USE YOUR SMARTPHONE FOR

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Answer : option C : obtain prescription glasses.

Reason: Amblyopia develops because the vision pathway in that particular eye is not developed due to inability of the eye to send messages to the brain. A child with strabismus can develop amblyopia in the eye that has the turn because the vision on that eye is not properly utilized. using prescription glasses will ensure that the vision of both the eyes are developed and hence will prevent devlopment of amblyopia.

wrong options:

• patch the unaffected eye and administer mydriatic eye drops : helps in improving the muscle strength and vision of the affected eye but not specifically prevention of amblyopia.
• antihistamines are used to treat allergic conjunctivitis or other allergy related disorders of the eye.