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Surgical Skills SS6

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

TITLE	OCULAR AND ADNEXAL TRAUMA
Code	SS6
Learning Outcome	Perform surgical repair of ocular and adnexal tissues, including the cornea, sclera, eyelids and conjunctiva. Understand the principles of canalicular repair. Adapt your technique according to pre-operative findings. Manage intra-operative and post-operative complications. Recognise when subspecialist assistance is required, ensuring prompt onward referral when necessary.
Assessment	OSATS1 Portfolio Part 2 FRCOphth
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Target Year of Achievement	Year 7
Related Learning Outcomes
Overview	Maximise your exposure to ocular trauma management and develop transferable skills for trauma repair. Understand the generic principles of surgical repair. Take full advantage of training opportunities to learn suturing in elective, simulated and trauma situations. Ensure you are readily available for on-call duties.
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