By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the eye and how it relates to ophthalmic pathology
- Describe basic ophthalmic surgical procedures
- Identify infection control standards
- List actions to prevent contamination to the surgical wound and prevent infection
- Describe appropriate handling of surgical instruments
- Describe the use of the Orbis surgical safety checklist (adapted from the WHO safe site surgery checklist)
- Identify actions necessary for preoperative nursing care of the ophthalmic patient
- Describe post-operative nursing care of the ophthalmic patient