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 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 on to outline 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 and explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI). In the management of patients with glaucoma, the book also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on eye health and the impact of lockdown on patients who are visually impaired. 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 new section in Appendix 4 sets out the competency assessment tools for the various expanded role.
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.
Table of 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 the 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 extra-ocular 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, Appendix 4: Expanded role competency assessment tool, Glossary
About the Author :
Mary E. Shaw, now retired, was formerly Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmic Nursing at the University of Manchester, UK, and a member and former Chair of the Royal College of Nursing Ophthalmic Nursing Forum.
Agnes Lee, now retired, is a former Ophthalmic Nurse at Northampton General Hospital, UK. She has previously worked as a Lecturer Practitioner in Ophthalmic Nursing at the University of Manchester and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.
