Surgical experience of the ophthalmic patient.
The role of the ophthalmic nurse is vital to patient continuity of care. By acquiring a multitude of skills, the ophthalmic nurse provides excellent care, is a vital part of the ophthalmology team, and decreases the stress of surgery for the patient. Understanding other mental and physical stresses affecting the patient help make surgery a more positive experience.
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D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009885:Ophthalmology; D013041:Specialties, Nursing