Ophthalmic nursing (Fifth edition.)

'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.

References, further reading and websites have also been updated to reflect current trends.