13 - Opth - Trauma - Hx and Examination

Question 1

what questions to ask trauma pts - 5

Answer 1

time of injury
mechanism of injury
mode of injury
were glasses/goggles worn
prev ocular conditions and VA

Question 2

What symptoms to screen for

Answer 2

pain, reduced vision, diplopia, flashes/floaters, foreign body sensation

Question 3

what not to forget to ask about in eye trauma

Answer 3

tetanus immunisation

Question 4

first step in examination of eye trauma

Answer 4

overall and general medical examination

Question 5

second step in examination of eye trauma

Answer 5

VA - unless chemical burn - washout first

Question 6

last steps of examination of eye trauma

Answer 6

ocular structure examination from cornea to retina

• then
• pupil exam, visual fields, eye movements, sensation