Ambulatory surgery
Ambulatory—often called outpatient —surgery has been one of the most dramatic changes in an ophthalmic practice. In contrast to the previous patterns of hospitalization and restricted activity, most types of…
Aseptic technique and minor office surgery
Aseptic technique Aseptic technique in the office or hospital is an attempt to prevent infection by the elimination of microorganisms. Ophthalmic surgery demands maximum asepsis, particularly in operations involving the…
Examination of the newborn, infant, and small child
Ocular examination of a newborn, infant, or small child presents unique challenges that require special techniques and particular knowledge of the normal variations in eyeball anatomy and function of this…
Common retinal disorders
As an ophthalmic medical assistant or technician, it is important to have a fundamental understanding of the common retinal disorders in clinical practice that are not readily visible on external…
Ocular motility, binocular vision, and strabismus
Ocular motility refers to the movements of the eye in all directions of gaze and the relationship between the two eyes. Strabismus is a misalignment of the eyes, often caused…
Dry eye disease
Introduction Dry eye disease (DED) is one of the most common causes of visits to eye care professionals, with one in five eye care patients presenting with DED. Worldwide, the…
The operative patient
Those involved with patient care for operative patients should be familiar with the preoperative and postoperative routines for management of the eye patient. Such a patient must feel secure that…
Common eye disorders
Perhaps the most interesting part of an ophthalmologist’s professional life is the challenge presented in diagnosing diseases of the eye. It is toward this end that his or her training…
Ocular injuries
The ophthalmic assistant and associated allied personnel in ophthalmology should have knowledge about the prevention of eye accidents and the first-aid therapy of trauma in industry, as well as at…
