Ophthalmology Nursing

1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human eye.
2. Perform basic ophthalmic nursing procedures.
3. Identify common eye ailments and their management.
4. Explain the effects of aging on the eye.
5. Apply infection control principles in ophthalmology.
6. Provide primary eye care services.

13 weeks, about 100 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 1: The Ophthalmic Patient · 4 hours

     Define ophthalmic patient.. Identify the needs and problems of ophthalmic patients.. Assess resources available for utilization..

   • Unit 2: The Ophthalmic Nurse · 4 hours

     Discuss the roles and duties of an ophthalmic nurse.. Identify the qualifications for an ophthalmic nurse.. Discuss the importance of assessment of patients..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 3: Ophthalmic Nursing Procedures · 4 hours

     Highlight the general principles of ophthalmic procedures.. Describe the recording of visual acuity and various charts used for the test.. Practice visual acuity testing using Snellen chart..

   • Unit 4: Diagnostic Assessment for Condition of the Eye · 4 hours

     Understand diagnostic tests for assessment of vision.. Evaluate visual disabilities.. Differentiate between subjective and objective data..

3. Week 3Module 2: Basic anatomy and physiology of the Eye

   • Unit 5: Anatomy and Physiology of the human eye · 4 hours

     Draw and describe the structures of the human eye.. State the functions of the extra ocular eye muscles.. Explain the physiology of sight..

4. Week 4Module 2: Basic anatomy and physiology of the Eye

   • Unit 6: The Muscles of the human eye · 4 hours

     State the functions of the extra ocular eye muscles.. Identify the muscles and nerves supplying all them.. Explain the normal eye motion..

   • Unit 7: Basic refraction · 4 hours

     Explain the process of refraction.. Discuss focusing the eye for near vision.. Differentiate between emmetropia and ametropia..

5. Week 5Module 3: Common Ailments of the Eye

   • Unit 8: Common Ailments related to the outer layer of the eyes · 8 hours

     Identify the parts of the outer eye.. Highlight the common ailments of the outer eye.. Understand the management of the defects..

6. Week 6Module 3: Common Ailments of the Eye

   • Unit 9: Common Ailments related to the middle layer of the eyes · 4 hours

     Describe an overview of the middle layer.. Identify common ailments of the middle layer.. Understand the methods of treating the ailments..

   • Unit 10: Common Ailments related to the inner layer of the eyes · 4 hours

     Describe the stages of diabetic retinopathy and management.. Describe macula oedema and glaucoma.. Enumerate the expected roles of a non-eye care specialists in the care of these diseases..

7. Week 7Module 3: Common Ailments of the Eye

   • Unit 11: Common diseases and disorders of the Corneal · 8 hours

     Clearly describe the structures of cornea.. Describe the common diseases and disorders of the cornea.. Discuss the treatment and management of corneal disorders..

8. Week 8Module 4: Changes in the Eye

   • Unit 12: Retinal problems · 8 hours

     Understand how development of retinal detachment.. Identify various type of retinal detachment.. Explain the nursing care of patient who is undergoing surgery for RD..

9. Week 9Module 4: Changes in the Eye

   • Unit 13: Macular Degeneration · 4 hours

     Understand what macular degeneration is.. Identify the early detection and treatment of different types of degeneration.. Be aware of the available diagnostic tests and investigations..

   • Unit 14: Ophthalmic puzzles · 4 hours

     Understand what vitrectomy is all about.. Examine the relationship between vitrectomy and Laser treatment in retinopathy.. Understand the effect of herpes simplex infection on the eye..

10. Week 10Module 4: Changes in the Eye

    • Unit 15: Neuro-ophthalmology · 4 hours

      Discuss the nerves responsible for the innervation of all the extra ocular muscles.. Explain the nerves responsible for the innervation of just the superior oblique (SO) muscle.. Understand the nerves responsible for responsible for the innervation of the lateral rectus of both eyes..

    • Unit 16: Effect of Ageing on the Eye · 4 hours

      Explain aging in the context of vision.. Highlight the protective structures of the eye.. Describe the anatomic changes in vision during aging..

11. Week 11Module 5: Wound of the Eye and Basic Care

    • Unit 17 Infection control in ophthalmology · 4 hours

      Define Hospital-acquired infection (HAI).. Describe the general principles of infection control in ophthalmic care.. State the factors that complicate the nursing care in the ophthalmology unit..

    • Unit 18: Non-Penetrating Injuries/ Trauma of the Eye · 4 hours

      What are non- penetrating injuries of the eyeball.. Describe the signs and symptoms of non-penetrating wounds of the eye.. Discuss the management of non-penetrating injuries..

12. Week 12Module 5: Wound of the Eye and Basic Care

    • Unit 19: Penetrating Injuries/ Trauma of the Eye Ball · 4 hours

      Describe what penetrating injuries of the eyeball are.. Distinguish between penetrating and non-penetrating injuries.. Discuss the management of penetrating injuries..

    • Unit 20: General Rules of Eye Care · 4 hours

      Explain the routine eye examination.. Provide general information to patient/clients with eye disorders.. Identify different signs and symptoms of general eye disorders..

13. Week 13Module 5: Wound of the Eye and Basic Care

    • Final Revision · 8 hours

      Review all units.. Practice case studies.. Prepare for assignments..