title: Correct administration of topical eye treatment.
abstract: Although eye treatment is an important aspect of patient care, nurses may not always be aware of the implications of inadequate treatment of ophthalmic conditions. Topical eye treatments, including eye drops and ointments, are governed by the same controls as medication administered by other routes. The authors discuss eye treatment, the nurse's role in safe administration of medication and patient compliance with therapy.
authors.affiliation: Manchester Metropolitan University. j.marsden@mmu.ac.uk
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marsden
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shaw
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009824:Ointments; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D009824:Ointments; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions