Eye Injuries
- 8 August 1991
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 325 (6) , 408-413
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm199108083250607
Abstract
EYE injuries are common, preventable, and occasionally difficult to diagnose. Successful treatment depends on recognizing the full extent of the injury and promptly initiating appropriate care. In this article I review the evaluation of the injured eye and present guidelines for early identification and treatment of three common emergencies that threaten the vision — chemical burn, ruptured globe, and hyphema. I also include some comments about the prevention of eye injuries.Evaluation of Eye InjuriesA good history taking is as important in evaluating ophthalmic trauma as it is with any other medical problem. Each patient should be questioned about . . .Keywords
This publication has 26 references indexed in Scilit:
- The alkali burned cornea: electron microscopical, enzyme histochemical, and biochemical observationsAlbrecht von Graefes Archiv für Ophthalmologie, 1985
- Improved MR imaging of the orbit at 1.5 T with surface coilsAmerican Journal of Roentgenology, 1985
- Factors Influencing Final Visual Results in Severely Injured EyesAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology, 1984
- How to measure the relative afferent pupillary defectSurvey of Ophthalmology, 1981
- Effect of Topical Corticosteroids on Ulceration in Alkali-Burned CorneasArchives of Ophthalmology (1950), 1978
- Conjunctival TransplantationArchives of Ophthalmology (1950), 1977
- 1975 MEMORIAL AWARD PAPER: Image Generation and Display Techniques for CT Scan DataInvestigative Radiology, 1975
- Evaluation of Adhesives for Corneal SurgeryArchives of Ophthalmology (1950), 1968
- ALKALI BURNS OF THE EYEArchives of Ophthalmology (1950), 1946
- ACID BURNS OF THE EYEArchives of Ophthalmology (1950), 1946