Vitreo-retinal conditions and treatment pathways
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Vitreo-retinal conditions and treatment pathways
Vitreo-retinal conditions and treatment pathways
This video is aimed at nurses and allied health professionals with an interest in ophthalmology, vitreo-retinal, and the role of the specialist nurse within the vitreo-retinal service.
What is vitreo-retinal?
Vitreo-retinal conditions refer to conditions that occur at the back of the eye for which surgical intervention is required, especially retinal detachment. Vitreo-retinal surgery refers to any operation to treat eye problems involving the retina, macula, and vitreous fluid. These include retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane and complications related to diabetic retinopathy.
What are the learning outcomes?
- to understand the anatomy and physiology of the eye in relation to vitreo-retinal conditions
- to understand how vitreo-retinal conditions are diagnosed, and monitored
- to understand treatments offered for vitreo-retinal conditions
- to recognise the specific needs of patients who are being treated with medication and/or surgery
- to gain insight into the role of the specialist nurse within the glaucoma service.
