Trauma Flashcards
True or false: conjunctival abrasions are far less symptomatic than corneal abrasions
True
When can the seidel test be falsely negative?
Small full thickness laceration or if spontaneously healed
What is the abx of choice for eye corneal abrasions?
Erythromycin
True or false: you can see cell and flare with corneal abrasions
True, usually if they’re over 24 hours old
Should corneal abrasions be patched?
No–increases the risk of infection
What is the topical medication that can be used to decrease discomfort at home?
Cyclopentolate or another cycloplegic agent
Why should atropine be avoided for use as a cycloplegia agent?
It lasts for 2 weeks
When should corneal abrasions be checked by an ophthalmologist within 24 hours?
If large or in the central visual axis
Why should topical anesthetics never be prescribed?
Inhibit corneal healing and obliterate the normal corneal protective mechanism
Corneal laceration**
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