Ophthalmic Nursing 6th Edition

Ophthalmic Nursing provides an overview for those setting out in a role within ophthalmic nursing. It includes essential anatomy and physiology – the foundations for understanding how the eye functions and why and how problems occur – and relates them to the care and needs of the patient.

This clearly presented text draws on the most up-to-date evidence-based guidelines and the inclusion of colour images, reflective questions and exercises throughout allows readers to apply their knowledge to the realities of the care setting. Beginning with chapters on practising as a nurse and the ophthalmic patient, the book goes onto outlines the basics of an eye examination before introducing eye health and ill-health in different parts of the eye, and covering issues such as glaucoma and trauma. It ends with a chapter focusing on ophthalmic drugs and includes two entirely new chapters on multi-professional ophthalmic-led clinics and vision rehabilitation.

A valuable resource for nurses and healthcare professionals in practice and training, this book continues to be the ‘go-to’ source for those caring for the ophthalmic patient.

CONTENTS

1. The ophthalmic patient

2. The ophthalmic nurse

3. Ophthalmic nursing procedures and investigations

4. Multi-professional ophthalmic led clinics

5. Ocular history taking and slit-lamp examination

6. The globe: A brief overview

7. The protective structures, including removal of an eye

8. The lacrimal system and tear film

9. The conjunctiva and sclera

10. The cornea

11. The uveal tract

12. The angle and aqueous

13. The crystalline lens

14. The retina, optic nerve and vitreous humour

15. The extraocular muscles

16. Ophthalmic trauma and summary of other ocular emergencies

17. Ocular manifestations of systemic disease

18. Ophthalmic drugs

19. Low vision and vision rehabilitation

Appendix 1: Correction of refractive errors

Appendix 2: Competency assessment tools

Appendix 3: Competency frameworks