1st Edition

The Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant

By Regina Boess-Lott, Sharon Stecik Copyright 1999
142 Pages
by CRC Press

142 Pages
by CRC Press

The Basic Bookshelf for Eyecare Professionals is a series that provides fundamental and advanced material with a clinical approach to clinicians and students. A special effort was made to include information needed for the certification exams in ophthalmic and optometric assisting, as well as for surgical assistants, opticians, plus low vision, and contact lens examiners. This book contains... Read more
Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

Introduction

The Study Icons

Chapter 1. Preoperative Counseling and Informed Consent

Chapter 2. Ophthalmic Diagnostic Testing: An Overview

Chapter 3. Anesthesia and Pharmacology

Chapter 4. Disinfection and Sterilization Techniques

Chapter 5. Preoperative Scrubbing, Gowning, and Gloving Procedures

Chapter 6. Operative Setup, Ophthalmic Draping, and Sterile Technique

Chapter 7. Handle with Care: Microsurgical Instrument Preparation

Chapter 8. Oculoplastics: Lids, Lacrimal System, and Removal of the Eye

Chapter 9. Extraocular Muscles

Chapter 10. Cornea

Chapter 11. Refractive Surgery

Chapter 12. Glaucoma

Chapter 13. Cataract

Chapter 14. Retina and Vitreous

Bibliography

Appendix

Index

Biography

Regina Boess-Lott, RN, CRNO received her associates degree in nursing science in 1986 from Bucks County Community College in Newtown, PA. In 1991, she achieved the status of a Certified Registered Nurse in Ophthalmology (CRNO). Regina is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses (ASORN) and is the current Administrative Director of Clinical and Laser Services for Total Eye Care Centers, based in Levittown, PA. She has over 16 years experience in the field of ophthalmology, including comprehensive operating room and clinical care.

Sharon Steick, also a graduate of Bucks County Community College, has been in the field of ophthalmology since 1976. Since 1990, she has held her current position as Practice Administrator at Total Eye Care Centers. A 1983 graduate of the Ophthalmic Technician’s Program at the Eye Institute of New Jersey, University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark, NJ, Sharon has had the opportunity to work in both clinical and surgical care. She is an active member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators.