Publisher's Synopsis
This highly practical text aims to provide any healthcare professional with a basic guide to ophthalmology and eye care in order to treat patient in a variety of settings. Will contain succinct guidance on common conditions and will feature information on equipment required and techniques for care. Highly practical with step by step information about how to use the equipment and perform safe procedures. Divided into useful sub specialities so that the reader can quickly access the topics they require and understand common ophthalmic cases in different nursing settings. Written by ophthalmic nurses who are experts within their field. Colour images throughout to aid diagnosis. Professor Carol Cox is presently the Research Lead for the Department of Applied Biological Sciences, School of Community and Health Sciences, City University London and the Nursing Research Lead at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Helen Gibbons has been working as a Researcher Practitioner at City University London and Moorfields Eye Hospital Foundation Trust.