Eye emergencies Flashcards

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equipment needed for ER optho

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vision acuity chart, proparacaine drops, Morgan lens, nitrazine paper (pH), lid retractor, eye spud, woods lamp, floresceine paper, eye shield

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eye emergencies

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red eye
painless loss of vision
trauma

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causes of red eye

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conjunctivitis
iritis
corneal abrasions/ ulcerations
acute angle closure glaucoma
episcleritis, scleritis
herpes infxn
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causes of painless loss of vision

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central retinal artery occlusion

retinal detachment

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causes of eye trauma

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burns
blunt trauma
penetrating trauma
hyphema

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Hx/ROS for eye emergency

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onset: sudden vs. gradual
pain: severity?
photophobia?
change in vision?
trauma: when, how?
assoc. sx’s: HA, vomiting, neuro sx

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PE of eyes

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general: erythema, tearing, light sensitivity, pattern of redness
visual acuity: w/ glasses, 1 eye at a time
EOM
confrontation of visual fields
pupils: symmetry, reactivity to light, pupillary reflex
fluorescein application
intraocular pressure testing (by tonometry or palpation)
pen light or slit lamp exam
red-reflex symmetry
ophthalmoscopic exam

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signs of major trauma

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obvious laceration
distorted pupil
proptosis

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visual acuity

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should be done first on all pts except those w/ chemical exposures or suspected globe rupture
if pt wears reading glasses, use pinhole correction
abnormal visual acuity always worrisome

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DDx for decreased visual acuity

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refractive earror (pin hole)
penetrating foreign body
iritis (assoc. w/ photophobia)
acute angle closure glaucoma
central retinal artery occlusion
blunt or penetrating trauma
dislocated lens
retinal detachment
optic neuritis
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when is an eye problem not really an eye problem?

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subarachnoid hemorrhage (pain/photophobia)
stroke- diplopia, loss of vision
giant cell (temporal) arteritis
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worrisome signs in eye emergencies

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SUDDEN onset of pain/ vision change
decreased visual acuity
photophobia
limbic/ ciliary flush
abnormal pupil size, shape or response
visible opacity on cornea
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What type of eye injuries do you bring immediately to tx area?

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chemical burns: irrigate
sudden, painless vision loss: notify MD
sudden onset severe pain, decreased vision
consider risk of CVA, SAH
may use 1-2 gtts of proparacaine for FB sensation
globe rupture: metel eye shield

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red, painful eye

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conjunctivitis/ keratitis
FB/ abrasion
corneal ulcer
episcleritis/ scleritis
iritis/ uveitis
acute narrow angle glaucoma
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Conjunctivitis sx’s

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irritated or itchy
discharge
no photophobia, no change in vision
redness spares the edge of the iris

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conjunctivitis etiology

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primarily adenovirus

beware: herpes keratitis, gonococcal conjunctivitis

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tx conjunctivitis

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warm compresses

topical Abx

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blepharitis

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eyelid inflammation: seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne rosacea, bacterial

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blepharitis tx

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warm compresses

topical Abx ointment

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hordeolum

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acute infxn of the meibomian glands of the eyelid

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MCC of hordeolum

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staph aureus 95%

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tx hordeolum

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warm compresses
I&D
topical Abx

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keratitis

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inflammation of the cornea
wide variety of corneal infxns, irritations, inflammations
FB sensation & multiple corneal infiltrates barely visible w/ a penlight to the skilled observer

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a type of viral conjunctivitis that is particulary fulminant

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epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC)

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keratitis is typically caused by

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adenovirus

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if vision is affected in keratitis what do you do?

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acute optho consult

steroid tx

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bacterial keratitis

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unilateral, acutely painful
photophobic & intensely injected eye
visual acuity often reduced
profuse tearing
thick mucopurulent d/c
may have a corneal defect/ulceration
edematous cornea
in severe cases: hypopyon
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pterygium

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excessive growth of conjunctiva
easily irritated
may require elective excision

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herpes keratitis

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unilateral injection, irritation, mucoid d/c, pain, mild photophobia
occurs during primary infxn w/ HSV or during recurrent episodes of ocular herpes
discreteepithelial lesions that coalesce to form single/ multiple branching (dendritic) epithelial ulcers

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herpes keratitis tx

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topical or systemic antivirals

immediate optho consult

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herpes zoster

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nonspecific facial pain
fever & general malaise
4 days after onset, vesicular rash appears
5th CN distribution
does NOT cross midline
severe pain during inflammatory stage
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FB/corneal abrasion

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sensation of FB: pain is relieved by topical anesthetic
no d/c (except tearing)
vision may be decreased if lens affected
pupils nml
redness spares edge of iris
abrasion usually not visible w/o fluoresceine

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tx of FB or abrasion

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topical Abx ointment +/- cycloplegic
   patching no longer routine
   never patch contact-lens wearers
beware: ulcer, intraocular FB
   obtain xrays if suspicious
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corneal ulcer

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result from any defect in cornea
visible w/o fluorescein
defect surrounded by cloudy white/gray appearing cornea
may have hypopion

35
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what is the risk of a corneal ulcer

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corneal penetration

requires optho consult

36
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acute traumatic iritis clinical presentation

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aching pain, gradual onset
photophobia
no d/c
constricted pupil
slight decrease in visual acuity
red eye w/ limbic flush
midrange/slightly small pupil
cornea clear
cell & flare seen in anterior chamber on slit lamp exam
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tx of iritis

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pain ctrl
cycloplegic medication (homatropine)
\+/- topical steroid drops
consider workup for collagen vascular dz
refer to ophthalmologist for follow up
38
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chemical splashes

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alkali worse than acid
tx is IMMEDIATE
copious irrigation until pH nml 7.4-7.6 (test w/ nitrazine paper)
flip lid to remove all debris
tx all splashes initially as caustic
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alkali chemical burn

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rapidly penetrates ocular tissue & continues to cause damage long after injury; increased intraocular pressure

40
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acid chemical burn

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forms a barrier of precipitated necrotic tissue limiting further penetration & damage

41
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chemical burns & lavage

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requires prolonged lavage, at least 2 L of NS by morgan lens irrigation
repeat pH checks until it is 7.3-7.7

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other tx for chmical burns

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topical anesthetic
cycloplegic agents
topical steroids
optho consult

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Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma: True EMERGENCY

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sudden onset
severe deep pain
photophobia
poor visual acuity, halos
pupil dilated, poorly reactive
cloudy cornea
HA, vomiting, abdominal pain
red eye w/ limbic flush
pupil midrange, nonreactive
shallow anterior chamber
acutely elevated intraocular pressure
blocked drainage of aqueous humor from anterior chamber
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anatomic abnormalities that predispose individuals to AACG

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shallow anterior chambers
thin ciliary bodies
thin iris
anteriorly situated, thick lens
IOP may increase suddenly to as much as 80 mmHG
45
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AACG presentation

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aqueous humor in the posterior chamber is trapped & causes the iris to bulge forward, thus closing off the irido-corneal angle
produces sudden pain & edema of the cornea (pt describes eye & brow ache)
reduced vision; sensation of seeing halos around lights
acute increase of IOP: n/v

46
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increased IOP results in what

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crowding of the ganglion cell axons exiting the eye at the optic disc= disc cupping

47
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tx of AACG

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call opthalmologist STAT
Goals: decrease pupil size, aqueous humor prod., IOP

*anti-emetics, pain mgnt

48
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how can you decrease IOP?

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oral diamox or IV mannitol

49
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how can you decrease production of aqueous humor

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topical a-agonist or B-blocker (Timoptic)

50
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what can you use to constrict pupil

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topical pilocarpine

51
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painless loss of vision

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vitreous hemorrhage
retinal detachment
optic neuritis
central retinal vein occlusion
central retinal artery occlusion
beware: stroke/ temporal arteritis
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vitreous hemorrhage

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occurs in the setting of trauma, spontaneous retinal tear, spontaneous vitreous detachment
assoc. w/ retinal neovascularization (poorly controlled diabetes)
floaters or “cobwebs”
progresses over hrs to visual loss
decreased red reflex

53
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pupillary defect suggests what?

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retinal detachment

IMMEDIATE opthalmology consult

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retinal detachment

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may occur spontaneously or in the setting of trauma
sudden onset of new floaters or black dots, often accompanied by flashes of light
vision: cloudy, filmy or curtain-like
visual field cut, afferent pupillary defect may be present
once the macula has become involved, visual acuity will be severely compromised
IMMEDIATE opthalmology consult

55
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what is the tx of choice for retinal detachment

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surgery

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optic neuritis

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sudden, severe loss of vision
\+/- pain on eye mvnt, reduced visual acuity & washed out color vision
afferent pupillary defect
sluggish pupil
high assoc. w/ MS
70% of cases unilateral
57
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tx for optic neuritis

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corticosteroid therapy improves short-term vision recovery but has not been shown to alter long-term vision outcome or progression to multiple sclerosis
opthalmology consult

58
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central retinal vein occlusion

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slow painless loss of vision
occlusion/ thrombosis of the central retinal vein
epidsodes of visual loss variable in length: seconds to several hrs

59
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central retinal vein occlusion associated w/

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chronic glaucoma, atherosclerotic risk factors, age, DM, HTN, hyperviscosity, and coagulopathy

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distinguishing feature of central retinal vein occlusion

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description of “cloudy vision” rather than visual loss

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what you’ll see on optho exam for central retinal vein occlusion

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cotton wool spots that create a dramatic appearance, often called “the blood & thunder” fundus

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central retinal artery occlusion

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painless catastrophic visual loss over a period of seconds

hx of transient visual loss may be reported (amaurosis fugax)

63
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what causes central retinal artery occlusion

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embolism of the retinal artery

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central retinal artery occlusion exam findings

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Marcus-Gunn pupil
visual acuity: counting fingers to light perception
retinal: pale optic disk w/ narrowed arteries “cherry red spot” where fovea (fed by choroid vessels) is spared

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tx of central retinal artery occlusion

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poor prognosis
early intervention may improve chances of recovery (20-30%)
immediate optho consult
hyperventilation w/ paper bag
inhalation of carbogen (5% CO2 & 95% O2) to induce vasodilation & improve oxygenation
digital massage of affected eye
lower IOP
B-blockers
mannitol
?rTPA
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penetrating trauma

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conjunctival lacerations
corneal lacerations: tear-drop shaped pupil, may see aqueous humor leaking, Rx: shield
Intraocular FB- hx is everything! grinding, sanding, drilling, hammering

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blunt trauma

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swollen lids (use lid retractors)
subconjunctival hemorrhage
traumatic mydriasis
lens dislocation

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hyphema

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blood in anterior chamber- pain, photophobia, decreased acuity
apply protective shield

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ruptured globe

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eye pain, decreased acuity
distorted pupil-fixed, teardrop-shaped
prolapsed iris may be seen
bloody chemosis
fluorescein may show streaming aqueous humor
70
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tx of ruptured globe

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no further exam
immediate optho consult/ surgical emergency
metal eye shield over affected eye
NPO
tetanus
IV Abx
anti-emetics prn
71
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retro-orbital hematoma

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decreased vision
proptosis
requires emergency lateral canthotomy

72
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acute traumatic iritis

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reactive inflammation in anterior chamber d/t blunt trauma
usually develps > 12 hrs after injury
photophobia b/c contraction of pupil requires contraction of inflamed iris

73
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hyphema

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collection of blood in anterior chamber
meniscus layering
ophthalmalogic emergency

74
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eyelid laceration

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r/o penetrating injury
r/o damage to lacrimal apparatus: assess by canulation
eyelid tarsal plate must be repaired
refer to ophthalmic plastic surgeon

75
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vision loss is the most worrisome sign of what?

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serious eye problems

76
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ocular emergencies: minutes count

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central retinal artery occlusion- sudden, painless loss of vision, caustic burns
ruptured globe
hyphema
penetrating FB
acute angle closure glaucoma
retinal detachement