Eye Injuries Flashcards
black eye
Orbital Hematoma
Direct blow to the eye
Orbital Hematoma MOI
subconjunctival
hemorrhage
faulty vision
orbital hematoma s/s
Ice
rest for 24 hours if distorted vision
avoid blowing nose
orbital hematoma TX
direct blow to eye
orbital fractures
diplopia
restrict eye movement
downward displacement of the eye
pain
swelling
hemorrhage
numbness
orbital fractures S/S
refer to MD
X-ray
Surgery
Orbital Fractures TX
double vision is called
diplopia
pain
disability
Foreign Body in the Eye
close eye until the pain has subsided
lower lid: depress the disuse & wipe w/ a sterile cotton applicator
upper lid: pull the upper lid over the lower lid while subject looks downward or gently pull the eyelid down & place applicator sticks crosswise at its base, have athlete look down, holding the lid & the stick in place w/ one hand, use sterile cotton swab to lift out the foreign body, rinse w eyewash in an eye cup
Foreign Body in the Eye TX
Do you rub your eye?
NO
caused by foreign body in the eye & rubbing it
Corneal Abrasions & Lacerations MOI
severe pain
watering eyes
photophobia
spasm of orbicular muscle of the eyelid
Corneal Abrasions & Lacerations S/S
light sensitivity is called
photophobia
eye should be patched
refer to MD
Corneal Abrasions & Lacerations TX
blunt blow to eye
Hyphema MOI
reddish tinge in the anterior chamber
vision is blocked
blood may turn to pea green color
Hyphema S/S
Hyphema TX
refer to MD
blow to the eye that is smaller than the eye orbit
Rupture of the Globe MOI
Severe pain
decreased visual acuity
diplopia
Rupture of the Globe S/S
Rest
Eye Protection
Referral to ophthalmologist
Rupture of the Globe TX
Blow to the eye
Retinal Detachment MOI
Specks floating before the eye
flashes of light
blurred vision
Retinal Detachment S/S
bacteria; allergens; colds
Acute Conjunctivitis
eyelid swelling;
purulent discharge;
itching;
burning
Acute Conjunctivitis S/S
Acute Conjunctivitis TX
refer to MD
styE (sty)
Hordeolum
infection to the eyelash follicle or sebaceous gland
Hordeolum MOI
erythema of the eye;
painful pustule
Hordeolum S/S
hot moist compresses;
ointment of 1% yellow oxide or mercury
Hordeolum TX