Contents
- General subjects: Ocular anatomy and physiology: anterior pole, ocular annexes, posterior pole and optical paths. Ocular pathology: Most prevalent pathologies of the anterior pole, ocular annexes and posterior pole. Surgery in ophthalmology. Symptoms. Previous tests. Surgery in: eyelids, lacrimal apparatus, orbit, cornea, lens and retina. Type of laser in ophthalmology. Safety measures. Most commonly used drugs in ophthalmology. Type. Instructions for use. Route of administration.
- Basic concepts for nursing actions in the ophthalmic operating theatre:
Structure and organisation of the operating theatre. Prevention and control of infections.
Preparation of the area for surgery. Basic and specific instruments. Sutures. Materials. Handling, use and control of surgical instruments. Anaesthesia in ophthalmology: general, local-sedation, local-retrobulbar, local-peribulbar. Physical and psychological preparation of the patient in pre-operative care. . Pre-operative care. Clearing up the surgery, cleaning and care of instruments. Latest generation sterilizers.
- Instruments and nursing in ophthalmic surgery: Anterior segment surgery: cataract, IOL implant, deep sclerectomy, valve surgery and trabeculectomy, cornea transplant, amniotic membrane implant. Posterior segment: displaced retina, venous thrombosis surgery, macular hole, macular translocation, vitreal haemorrhage, endocular tumours, traumatism and foreign bodies. Eyelids, orbit and tear ducts: blepharoplasty, ptosis, evisceration plus implant, dacryocystectomy, entropion, ectropion, orbital and midface decompression, tissue graft, endoscopic surgery. Refractive: LASIK, PRK PTK, intracorneal segments, arcuate keratotomy, lens surgery, phakic IOL implant. Strabism surgery. Pre-operatory mydriasis and codi dels coliris.
- Surgery patient care in the immediate post-op period: Coming round and transfer:
Most common complications in the short and medium term, prevention, considerations
On post-operation pain, steps for the administration of medical treatment,
Post-operatory information and education. Management of Human Resources and Materials:
Planning operations and timetables, anticipating materials and optimising
Purchases, surgery team dynamics.
| Subject | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
Basic Ocular Anatomy |
6 ECTS |
Obligatory |