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Is ophthalmology scary to watch, like while you perform surgery?

I don’t really know what I’m talking about but isn’t it like eye surgery?

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Kristin’s Answer

Ophthalmology is the science of examining eyes and treating eye conditions. It requires a medical degree and a residency in ophthalmology. I have not performed surgery but gave watched innumerable procedures over the years. The first couple of times you see it it is scary. But as you understand more it is amazing to watch all of the sight saving procedures that are available.
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Susan’s Answer

My very first case as a surgical tech was opthalmology. I saw that opthalmic blade go into the patients eye and got nauseated. I actually had to leave the room...twice. My preceptor suggested I eat something before I try again. That did the trick. To this day, after 33 years of being a tech I do not do eyes without eating first.
Somethings will just put you off your game. You adjust and try again. Now, I assist under the microscope if I'm needed.
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Stacy’s Answer

Ophthalmology is the study of the eye, which includes eye surgery.

I can speak from experience that the eye is a very unique part of the body, as some say the window tp the soul. It is very...I dont know the best word to describe it...abnormal to see an eye cut into maybe unnatural is a better word. An enucleation is when the eyeball is removed, its quite an experience on a physical level to hold another human beings eye. It can be challenging on a mental note as well. Either way it's an incredible procedure to be apart orlf whether or not it's a cataract extraction, eye muscle surgery, eye lid surgery or a full enucleation you know that you were part of improving the patients quality of life. You will either be appalled by it, learn to tolerate it or you will love it. Alot of hospitals will let you sign up to observe surgery (now that covid restrictions have eased)

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