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Summary

Ophthalmic Nursing is an invaluable resource for all nurses involved in ophthalmic care and an essential text for courses in ophthalmic nursing. This fourth edition has been fully updated and revised to reflect recent advances in diagnosis and treatment and developments in the role of the ophthalmic nurse. It includes a stronger emphasis on care in primary settings, more information on issues such as new treatments, infection control, use of technology, and greater detail on theatre, anaesthetics and recovery.

Table of Contents

The Ophthalmic Patient
The Health Professional in Ophthalmic Care
Ophthalmic Care Procedures
The Globe: A Brief Overview
The Protective Structures
The Lcrimal System and Tear Film
The Conjunctiva
The Cornea and sclera
The Uveal Tract
Glaucoma
The Crystalline Lens
The Retina, Optic Nerve and Vitreous
The Extra-ocular Muscles
Ophthalmic Trauma
Removal of an Eye
Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Ophthalmic Drugs
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