Ophthalmic Nursing Services
Use this guide to find information resources about ophthalmic nursing services and caring for patients with eye disorders including books, reports and journal articles.
Last updated:
23/05/2024
Key Resources
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Cochrane Reviews: Eyes & vision
MacEwan C, Davis A, and Chang L (2019) Ophthalmology GIRFT programme national specialty report.
NHS England (no date) The ophthalmic common clinical competency framework - curriculum.
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Standards and guidance for the knowledge and skills required for non-medical eye healthcare professionals to deliver patient care. The RCN was a contributor to this framework.
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Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2021) Cataract workforce calculator tool.
RNIB: Eye care support pathway
RNIB: Guiding a blind or partially sighted person
RNIB: eye conditions
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Information aimed at the public.
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We would like to thank the RCN Ophthalmic Nursing member community for their input into the development of this subject guide.
Books
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Batterbury M (2019) Ophthalmology: an illustrated colour text. 4th edn. Edinburgh: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.
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Book subject searches
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Journal articles
Journals
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Abigail Kleboe
Editor of this guide
RCN Library and Museum
Upcoming events relating to this subject guide
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RCN Ophthalmic Nursing Conference 2024
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Page last updated - 23/05/2024