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Visual impairment in older people

23 October 2009

Nursing Older People

CPD

This article provides an overview of the nurse’s role in the care of older people with three ocular conditions that cause visual impairment: cataract, age-related...

Developing clinical guidelines in eye care for intensive care units

31 May 2011

Nursing Children and Young People

General

It is common for children in paediatric intensive care units (PICUs) to have impaired ocular defence mechanisms. The authors discovered inconsistencies in eye care...

Management of older people with dry and wet age-related macular degeneration

01 June 2010

Nursing Older People

Feature

This article focuses on the role of the nurse in the care and management of older people with dry and wet age-related macular degeneration. It provides an overview...

Improving care of chronic open angle glaucoma

01 October 2010

Nursing Older People

Feature

This article focuses on the nursing care and management of older people with chronic open angle glaucoma (COAG). It provides an overview of the condition, its...

Assessment and management of patients with acute red eye

01 June 2013

Nursing Older People

CPD

This article provides an overview of the role of the nurse in the assessment and management of five ocular conditions that give rise to an acute red eye in older...

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...

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...

How to care for a patient’s eyes in critical care settings

14 December 2016

Nursing Standard

Evidence & practice

Rationale and key points Eye care is an important aspect of the nursing management of patients who are critically ill. All patients in acute care settings with...

How to administer eye drops and eye ointment

25 May 2016

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Rationale and key points Eye drops and eye ointment are the mainstay of treatment of ocular conditions. Failure to prioritise administration of these medicines can...