Practical Skills PS16

To assess a patient clinically, in OPD and elsewhere, in particular to:

TITLECORNEAL GLUING

Code

PS16

Learning Outcome

  • Know the indications for gluing in emergent situations such as corneal perforation and non-emergent situations such as pterygium surgery.
  • Be able to recognise the complications of using tissue glue.

Assessment

DOPS Portfolio Part 2 FRCOphth 

Assessor

Target Year of Achievement

Year 7

Related Learning Outcomes

Overview

  • Be aware of different types of tissue glue and indications for their use and complications.
  • Practise in a supervised simulated environment.

Resources

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