title: The ophthalmic ambulatory surgery patient.
abstract: Eye surgery is performed on patients of all ages, with most of these procedures performed on an outpatient basis. Common opthalmic terminology and anatomy are presented. In addition, the intraoperative procedures and postoperative care following surgery to correct strabismus, cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal detachment are described.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Spires
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000451:nursing*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care