Abstract
This chapter prepares the ophthalmic assistant to deal with the surgical patient. This may involve scheduling urgent or elective surgery, and/or communicating with the patient. Being organized, efficient, and a good problem solver are outstanding skills to enhance patient care. Ophthalmic surgery may be done under different forms of anesthesia including the use of topical medications, local injections, peribulbar or retrobulbar injections, and general anesthesia. Surgery may be performed in a hospital, surgical center, or in an office environment. Understanding the necessary preoperative tests, the surgical procedure, and the importance of postoperative care is critical in the management and care of the eye patient.
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