By the end of this lecture series, you will be able to:

1. Describe basic eye anatomy
2. List the key principles of ophthalmic instrument care and handling
3. Articulate the requirements of pre- and post-operative ophthalmic nursing care
4. List key consumables used in cataract surgery and describe their usage
5. Differentiate between different ophthalmic examination techniques
6. Differentiate between different ophthalmic surgical techniques and describe the nurse’s role in each
7. Describe the management of gestational diabetes
8. List the key principles of basic microbiology
9. Articulate the steps for infection control in response to COVID-19