Mary E. Shaw

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 throughout 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 onto outlines 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. 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 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.

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 throughout 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 onto outlines 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. 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 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.

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.

Ophthalmic Nursing provides an overview for those just setting out in a role within ophthalmic nursing. It includes basic and comprehensible 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 accessible text includes evidence-based procedure guidelines and the inclusion of reflective activities in most chapters allows readers to apply their knowledge to the realities of the care setting. Also covered are the most recent National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines for glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. Since the publication of the fourth edition, there have been many advances in the care and management of the ophthalmic patient. The authors have updated the chapters accordingly and included new colour images and diagrams. References, further reading and websites have also been updated to reflect current trends. A valuable resource for nurses in practice and training, this book continues to be the ‘go-to’ source for those caring for the ophthalmic patient.