New teaching arm at Glangwili Hospital's eye department
A teaching arm, funded by Hywel Dda Health Charities, has been installed at Glangwili Hospital's ophthalmology department to support training in laser eye procedures.
The device, valued at more than £5,900, allows medical professionals to safely practise and develop their skills in delivering treatments such as Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) for glaucoma patients.
Marta Barreiro Martins, senior nurse manager, said: "We are incredibly grateful that Hywel Dda Health Charities has funded this training arm for our department.
"Having a laser unit set up for training will ensure other doctors can be trained and that more laser sessions can be set up in order to be able to treat more patients and reduce their waiting time for treatment."
The teaching arm was funded through public donations.
Nicola Llewelyn, head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, said: "We are deeply grateful for every donation we receive.
"Your support helps us provide additional items and services beyond what the NHS can normally offer in the three counties of Hywel Dda."
More information about the charity and its work is available at the Hywel Dda Health Charities website.
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