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Dissertation Abstract : Background : Eyecare is an important aspect of nursing care for critical patients, but is usually ignored due to continuous stress on life-threatening conditions in those patients. Aim: To examine the effect of eye care learning package for mechanically ventilated patients on critical care nurses’ knowledge and performance. Method: Quasi-experimental research design was utilized to conduct this study. Sample: A convenience sample of 50 nurses working at the Main Mansoura University Hospitals was included in this study. Tools: Data were collected using two tools. Tool I: Eye Care Knowledge Questionnaire. This tool included two parts; part 1 covered the socio-demographic characteristics of the studied nurses, and part 2 involved an eye care knowledge questionnaire. The second tool was the eye care observational checklist. Results : after learning package implementation; there was a highly statistically significant improvement in nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding eye care for mechanically ventilated patients. Conclusion : the findings of the current study revealed statistically significant improvements in critical care nurse’s knowledge and practice post-implementation of the learning package compared to pre-implementation. Recommendations: Based on the current study findings, continuous training programs for critical care nurses’ regarding eye care for mechanically ventilated patients are recommended to improve the patients’ outcomes. Additionally, eye assessment should be part of the daily routine physical assessment and care of mechanically ventilated patients.