Corneal Abrasion Flashcards
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Assessment findings
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feeling gritty in eye pain photophobia constricted pupils redness possible foreign body lacrimation
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Corneal Abrasion
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Disruption of the outermost layer of the cornea, the epithelium by either chemical or mechanical means.
Common in contact lens wearers
Active young people
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Diagnostic Studies
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Assess visual acuity
Fluorescein staining - after penlight and fundus exam.
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Treatments
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Non-Pharm - NS to irrigate, eye patch to decrease pain and speed healing.
Pharmacologic - antibiotic ointment drops 5-7 days
analgesics for pain
Referral to ophthalmologist if injury
Follow-up 24 hours
