Learning Outcome

Independently perform surgery requiring immediate intervention.

Domain of Clinical Practice Patient Management
Level Level 3
Special Interest Area Urgent Eye Care
Code UEC3.3
Descriptors
  • Achieve safe and appropriate local anaesthetic for ophthalmic procedures. 
  • Perform emergency procedures, including, lateral canthotomy and cantholysis, corneal gluing, vitreous biopsy and intravitreal injection. 
  • Develop new skills in a supervised simulated environment. 
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