A client with glaucoma is being treated with a pilocarpine (Isopto Carpine). To help reduce the risk associated with this medicine, the nurse suggests:

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Assuring adequate lighting in the home can help reduce the risk of falls and injury, as pilocarpine can cause blurred vision and decreased depth perception. While wearing sunglasses is important when in bright sunlight, it is not the most relevant recommendation for reducing the risks associated with pilocarpine use. Skin softeners and lubricating eye drops do not have a direct impact on the risks associated with pilocarpine use.

A Client with Glaucoma Is Being Treated with a Pilocarpine