TUTORIAL 2: ocular emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of referral?
A
Routine
via GP for an ophthalmic condition, or where the optometrist suspects the patient may have a medical problem such as diabetes or hypertension that needs the attention of the GP
Urgent
to an ophthalmic outpatient clinic to be seen within one week
Emergency
to eye casualty, ophthalmic outpatient clinic or Accident & Emergency
2
Q
What are some examples of emergency conditions?
A
Acute red eye (e.g. angle closure, scleritis, microbial keratitis, endophthalmitis)
Trauma (penetrating)
Retinal detachment
Cellulitis (preseptal or orbital)
Temporal arteritis
CRAO
Papilloedema
3
Q
What traumatic injuries can you get?
A
Blunt trauma
Penetrating trauma
Superficial abrasion
Foreign body
Photokeratitis
Chemical injuries
