03 - ocular trauma

Question 1

(ocular trauma)

1. blunt trauma or perforating injuries

Question 2

(ocular trauma)

1. 3 Cx?

Answer 2

1. chemosis (swelling of the conjuctiva), epiphora, blepharospasm

Question 3

(ocular trauma)

1. dx?

Answer 3

1. visual inspection: requires restraint

consensual papillary response

Question 4

(ocular trauma)

(treatment of lacerations)

1. lid lacerations?

Answer 4

1. suture

Question 5

(ocular trauma)

(treatment of lacerations)

1. conjuctival lacerations?

Answer 5

1. heal by second intention

Question 6

(ocular trauma)

(treatment of lacerations)

1. hyphema (blood in anterior chamber)?

Answer 6

1. corticosteroids and mydriatics (pupil dilators)

Question 7

(ocular trauma)

(treatment of lacerations)

1. when not to use corticosteroids?

Answer 7

1. if there is corneal abrasion or laceration