Trauma of the eye Flashcards
1
Q
Why are fluorescein drops used in assessment of trauma to the eye?
A
To identify areas of epithelial loss
2
Q
What is hypaemia?
A
Blood in the anterior chamber
3
Q
What are the complications of blunt trauma to the eye?
A
Blow out fracture
Traumatic uveitis
Tearing of intra-ocular structures
Hypaemia
Dislocated lens
Retinal detachment
Choroidal tear
Optic nerve avulsion
4
Q
What is sympathetitic opthalmia?
A
A bilateral auto-immune inflammation of the eyes following penetrating injury to one eye
5
Q
What damage to alkaline burns do to the eye?
A
Rapid penetration
Cicatrising changes to conjunctiva and cornea
Penetrates the intra-ocular structures
6
Q
What damage do acidic burns do to the eye?
A
Coagulate proteins
Don’t easily penetrate
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