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Eye Emergencies
The course primarily develops assessment of the anterior chamber skills and will appeal to nurse practitioners working in emergency, urgent and primary care settings.
Course Content
Applied anatomy & physiology of the eye
Taking an ophthalmic history
Assessment technique
Correct use of examination equipment
Removal of foreign body
Eyelid eversion
Assessment of the eye
Use of fluorescien staining
Identification of common presentations
Current evidence based management
Record keeping and professional responsibility
Aims/Outcomes
- Develop anterior eye chamber assessment skills
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Broaden understanding of common eye presentations and understand current evidence based management skills
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