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Raj Sookye: 1943-2016

27 April 2016

Nursing Standard

Obituary

Retired ophthalmic theatre nurse Raj Sookye died in February aged 72, following a short illness.

Treatment and management of ocular conditions in older people

12 May 2009

Nursing Standard

Learning zone continuing professional development

Effective eye care in older people is important to enable healthcare professionals to identify eye disorders and provide appropriate treatment to prevent or minimise...

Assessment, care and management of patients with red eye

06 December 2017

Nursing Standard

Evidence & practice

Red eye is a common ocular presentation in primary care, and there are several challenges that healthcare practitioners may encounter when caring for such patients....

Cataract management: effect on patients’ quality of life

21 January 2015

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article summarises the epidemiology of cataract, the normal and altered physiology of the eye’s lens, and the causes of and risk factors associated with the...

Common conditions and practical considerations in eye care

11 July 2007

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

As part of Nursing Standard’s clinical skills series, this article presents an overview of the structure and function of the eye, including ocular adnexal...

Administering eye medications

09 January 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article discusses eye medications and considerations for their use in ophthalmic patient care. It is aimed at all healthcare practitioners who are involved...

Treatment and management of ocular conditions in older people

06 May 2009

Nursing Standard

CPD

Effective eye care in older people is important to enable healthcare professionals to identify eye disorders and provide appropriate treatment to prevent or minimise...

Ocular complications associated with diabetes mellitus

12 March 2008

Nursing Standard

CPD

Diabetes is a progressive disease that may adversely affect healthy functioning of the body. The eyes are often indicators of systemic disease and are particularly...

Managing the care of patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus

01 June 2011

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The herpes zoster virus is a common neurocutaneous infection. When the eye is involved, the virus is referred to as herpes zoster ophthalmicus. This article...

Effect of poverty on eye health and implications for nursing practice

Nursing Standard

evidence & practice

Poverty is a global issue that affects the health and quality of life of millions of people. It predisposes people to many health conditions, including sight loss or...