Reflection Assignment 1 Following Johns Model of Structured Reflection Johns Model of Structured Reflection (Johns 1998) 1.Write a description of the experience. Ask yourself: *’What are the significant issues I need to pay attention to?’ I was asked to complete a pre-operative assessment on an elderly lady for cataract extraction‚ using an I.C.P. for intra ocular surgery under LA. During the assessment process she expressed several times that she was extremely sensitive to things going near
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There are many disadvantages and obstacles that can occur through all people. Though they may be a major set back‚ many people don’t realize that these obstacles can be used to their advantage. Most people encounter an obstacle or disadvantage and give up not knowing it could be turned into something positive. When we are faced with an obstacle‚ we can all roll up our sleeves and find a way to turn the situation good. For example‚ the founder of TOMS‚ Blake Mycoskie turned the obstacle of poverty
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Introduction: Have you had a loved one that was affected by cataracts? Most likely you have‚ because “cataracts affect more than 24.4 million Americans age 40 and older.” What is cataracts? Cataracts is the clouding of the lens‚ which causes blurry vision and sometimes even blindness‚ but can be cured by the Laserphaco Probe. The discovery of the Laserphaco Probe had an individual and a social impact on American life. Background information: A scientist striving to achieve vision for all
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The Argus II Have you ever wonder if there is some type of device that can help heal the blind? Brian Mech‚ who is vice president of Second Sight Medical Products‚ had created the Argus II. This device was created for those who suffer from a genetic disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa or RP. The disease causes someone to lose vison because the retina isn’t functioning properly. The Argus II can actually send a signal to the implanted chip in the back of the eye’s retina and translates the directives
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Having an expanding interest in the medical field has changed the views on three possible careers choices which were optometrist‚ orthodontist‚ or a veterinarian. After looking over all the options‚ exploring the career of optometry seemed the most intriguing‚ and alluring. Any person who enjoys communicating with others‚ investigating and resolving disorders would no doubt favor the career of an optometrist. From third grade and on‚ glasses became a big necessity and visits to the optometrist
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A complete assessment was performed on Bill Wilson‚ a 69 year old male. Bill appears well-groomed and oriented to person‚ place and time. With examination‚ Bill’s pupils are equal‚ alert‚ and reactive to light and no deficits with extraocular movements. Bill does wear glasses. Wisper test performed‚ no deficits found with hearing‚ no devices were worn. Bill was able to breathe out of his bilateral nostrils. His mucous membranes were pink and moist. Bill has his natural teeth with no problems observed
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Information given for the Company: In 1998‚ Lasik Vision Corporation was the first laser vision correction provider in North America to offer “affordable‚ value-pricing” and to promote it with direct-to-consumer advertising. At the time‚ this was a new approach for a medical services company and allowed it to capitalize on a larger mass appeal for the procedure. Dr. Wallerstein was the National Medical Director of LASIK Vision Corporation and oversaw
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Macular Degeneration Condition: Macular Degeneration is a problem in the part of the eye that controls your sharpest central vision. It is a group of diseases that result in a loss of detailed vision. The brain will not just leave the spot empty‚ so it learns to fill it in with spotty macular cell damage. People most of the time don ’t tell their doctors (ophthalmologist s) about it until it is well in advance. There are two types of Macular Degeneration. Juvenile Macular Degeneration
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Age related macular disease: Age-related macular disease is a common eye condition among people 50 years and older. It is a leading cause of vision loss in adults. It gradually destroys the macula‚ the part of the eye that provides sharp‚ central vision needed for seeing objects clearly. Sometimes age-related macular disease advances so slowly that vision loss does not occur for a long time. In other cases‚ the disorder progresses faster and may lead to a loss of vision in one or both eyes quickly
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Postgraduate research topics Department of Optometry and Vision Science Postgraduate research topics The following is a list of research topics offered at the doctorate (PhD)‚ masters and honours level. » Honours » Masters » PhD Honours Research Topics | Affiliation - Faculty and Dept | Supervisor/s details | Comparison of animal models of age related nuclear cataract | Optometry and Vision Science | Professor Paul Donaldson p.donaldson@auckland.ac.nz | Mapping antioxidant transporter
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