Ophthalmic Nursing / Edition 5

by Mary E. Shaw, Agnes Lee

Overview

This book provides nurses with the ability to acquire knowledge and to use it to enhance their power to care for patients with eye problems. It looks at the nature of the patients seen in ophthalmic or in primary care settings and explores the role of the nurse caring for the ophthalmic patient.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138454514
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/15/2017
Edition description:	5th ed.
Pages:	392
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mary E. Shaw , University of Manchester, UK Agnes Lee, Northampton General Hospital, UK

Table of Contents

1. The ophthalmic patient 2. The ophthalmic nurse 3. Ophthalmic nursing procedures and investigations 4. Ocular history taking and slit-lamp examination 5. The globe: A brief overview 6. The protective structures, including removal of an eye 7. The lacrimal system and tear film 8. The conjunctiva and sclera 9. The cornea 10. The uveal tract 11. Glaucoma 12. The crystalline lens 13. The retina, optic nerve and vitreous humour 14. The extraocular muscles 15. Ophthalmic trauma 16. Ocular manifestations of systemic disease 17. Ophthalmic drugs

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"It provides a sound knowledge base for ophthalmic nurses. The layout is clear and easy to follow. . . I have recommended it to my work colleagues. It is a valuable resource, easy to understand and covers the day to day aspects of ophthalmic nursing - and is a must have for every accident and emergency department." (The International Journal of Ophthalmic Practice, 1 August 2011)