Overview of ELISA. ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is a plate-based assay technique designed for detecting and quantifying substances such as peptides, proteins, antibodies and hormones. Other names, such as enzyme immunoassay (EIA), are also used to describe the same technology.
Ophthalmology nurses or ophthalmic nurses are registered nurses who specialize in providing treatment for patients with eye disorders or who have undergone eye surgery. Ophthalmology nurses typically work in the office of ophthalmologists and outpatient surgical centers.
The Ophthalmology Service is an integral part of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care team. The Service consists of over 1200 ophthalmologists who provide a broad spectrum of medical and surgical care to enrolled Veterans at 136 facilities throughout the United States.