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Ophthalmics
The Ophthalmic Study Guide
For nurses and health professionals
Dorothy Field, RGN, OND, BSc (Hons), PGCE (A), MA, EdD.
Julie Tillotson, RGN, OND, BSc (Hons), Nurse Consultant, Bournemouth Eye Unit
Mandy Macfarlane, RGN, ENB 346, ENB 934, ENB 998/LAPE, Bournemouth Eye Unit
ISBN: 9781905539406
November 2009 • M&K Publishing• 224 pages • A4 format • illustrated
Over recent years, an increasing variety of professionals have been involved with the care of ophthalmic patients. The aim underlying the changes of the last 20 years has been to provide an efficient, high quality and cost effective service to patients, which utilises the skills of the multidisciplinary ophthalmic team.
This study guide cannot be considered to be a substitute for more formal, assessed education and training for role expansion, but can be considered in terms of being a ‘skills escalator’ in that those who make good use of it’s contents and use the little ‘To do’ sections to reflect on and research their practices should be able to develop their basic knowledge and skills in practice more quickly, and develop the habit of self assessment and self directed learning. The simple questions at the end of each chapter can be used for self-testing, or as a basis for questions that mentors could ask their students.
Contents include:
Information for students and mentors • Basic anatomy and physiology of the eye • Basic refraction • Basic pharmacology • Pre-operative cataract information • Intra-operative cataract care • Postoperative cataract care • Introduction to the glaucomas and primary open angle glaucoma • Primary closed angle glaucoma • The secondary glaucomas • Retinal problems • Age related macular degeneration (AMD) • Ophthalmic equipment • Basic ophthalmic procedures
Price: £39.00
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Issues in Ophthalmic Practice
Current and future challenges
Edited by Susan Watkinson, BA, RN, OND (Hons), PGCEA, MSc, PhD, Senior Lecturer in Adult , Nursing, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Thames Valley University
ISBN: 9781905539178 • July 2009 • M&K Publishing • 242 pages • illustrated
Ophthalmic nurse practitioners face many challenges today, owing to the effects of demographic change, advancing technology and research, and increasing government legislation. This book contains a wealth of information related to the nursing management of people with various ophthalmic conditions. At the same time, it encourages ophthalmic nurses and allied healthcare professionals to think critically about the wider political and professional issues impacting on their everyday practice. The last three decades have seen major advances in the care of people with ophthalmic conditions in all age groups, and ophthalmic nursing has become correspondingly more complex. This timely book reflects the most current, evidence-based practice in ophthalmic nursing while highlighting the need for ophthalmic nurses to develop habits of critical thought as a way of maintaining their position within a wider community of practice.
Contents include:
Introduction • Issues in ophthalmic practice – current and future challenges • Pre-assessment of day-case cataract surgery • Eye emergencies • Accident & Emergency ophthalmic practice • Managing contact lenses and associated eye problems • Managing common eye disorders in the outpatient department • Ophthalmic Theatre Practice • Legal and ethical issues in ophthalmic nursing • Issues in paediatric ophthalmic nursing • Older people and ophthalmic practice • Professional education and evidence-based ophthalmic practice
Price: £29.00
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Eye Emergencies - The Practitioners Guide
Dorothy Field, RGN, OND, BSc (Hons), PGCE (A), MA, EdD.
Lecturer Practitioner, Bournemouth Eye Unit and School of Health and Social Care, Bournemouth University
Julie Tillotson, RGN, OND, BSc (Hons), Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Bournemouth Eye Unit
ISBN: 9781905539086 • January 2008 • M&K Update Ltd Paperback • 188 pages • illustrated
Excellent resource for professionals, whose work involves dealing with an acute ophthalmic presentation. The term ‘practitioner’ includes doctors, ophthalmic nurses, emergency care practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses in accident and emergency departments and ‘walk in’ centres and first aid workers in remote locations such as oil rigs or working in the armed services. Readers will approach this text with differing levels of confidence, skills and knowledge. The book will help you develop greater competence in ophthalmic emergency practice.
Flag system
Throughout this book, we have used the margins to highlight the diagnostic significance of symptoms described in a particular context.
A red flag indicates a highly significant symptom
An amber flag indicates a symptom with caution as a diagnostic tool
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
Anatomy and physiology of the eye • Drugs commonly used for acute eye conditions • Initial assessment • Ophthalmic pain • Emergency eye conditions • Concluding notes • Non-urgent eye conditions • Ophthalmic procedures • Chronic conditions • Glossary of ophthalmic terms
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Dorothy Field, RGN, OND, BSc (Hons), PGCE (A), MA, EdD. Lecturer Practitioner, Bournemouth Eye Unit and School of Health and Social Care, Bournemouth University
Julie Tillotson RGN, OND, BSc (Hons), Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Bournemouth Eye Unit and is an independent nurse prescriber.
Both are committed to their specialist area of ophthalmic nursing and worked with the RCN Ophthalmic Forum Committee in the production of the RCN Ophthalmic Competencies.
Price: £35.00
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