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Practical Skills PS9

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

TITLE	ANTERIOR CHAMBER PARACENTESIS
Code	PS9
Learning Outcome	Perform an anterior chamber paracentesis for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Understand the indications and risks of the procedure.
Assessment	DOPS Portfolio Part 2 FRCOphth
Assessor	Note: may be incorporated with a surgical OSATS
Target Year of Achievement	Year 7
Related Learning Outcomes	PS19
Overview	Familiarity with indications, pros and cons and best environment to perform the procedure. Use appropriate instruments and equipment. Anterior chamber paracentesis can be assessed during cataract surgery and/or in a wet lab.
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