Independently perform low complexity corneal and ocular surface procedures.

Domain of Clinical Practice Patient Management
Level Level 3
Special Interest Area Cornea and Ocular Surface
Code COS3.3
Descriptors
  • Recognise and manage corneal perforation/corneal melt, including primary repair of corneal trauma. 
  • Perform aqueous and vitreous sampling, and understand the risks of the procedure.  
  • Safely achieve appropriate local anaesthesia. 
  • Perform surgical procedures using appropriate aseptic technique. 
  • Know how to handle any samples taken from the eye to increase the diagnostic yield and liaise with laboratory staff so that the specimens are correctly identified, presented and transported. 
  • Make appropriate and reliable arrangements for the result to be acted upon in a timely fashion. 
  • Develop new skills in a supervised simulated environment. 
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