In critically ill patients, normal eye protection mechanisms, such as tear production, blinking,
and keeping the eye closed, are impaired. In addition, many other factors related to patients' …

Background: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are exposed to several surface eye disorders
ranged from minor complications like corneal dryness to more serious ones such as corneal …

Eye care is one of the most critical tasks of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. Patients in this
unit are exposed to potential ocular problems due to critical conditions. This study aimed to …

Ocular surface disorders are frequently encountered in patients in Intensive Care Units
(ICUs). Because of significant impairment of major organs, treatment is focused on the …

Context: Patients in intensive care units have impaired ocular protective mechanisms,
resulting in a high risk of developing eye complications. Various eye care protocols are …

Aims. The purpose of this study was to identify the incidence rate of eye disorders and
further to identify factors related to incidence of eye disorders in intensive care unit patients …

Background: Eye care is an essential component in the management of critically ill patients.
Standardized eye care can prevent corneal complications in ventilated patients. Objective …

Patients in intensive care units (ICU) are at increased risk of corneal abrasions and
infectious keratitis due to poor eyelid closure, decreased blink reflex, and increased …

: Background: Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, who have decreased level of
consciousness and are receiving sedative and paralytic drugs; lose the protective …

Purpose: We investigated the incidence of ocular surface disorders and determined
predisposing factors in order to establish guidelines for eye care in intensive care unit …