Ocular injuries: emergency department strategies.

Publication Type	Review
Authors	Bae E, Messman A, Shah K
Journal	Emerg Med Pract
Volume	25
Issue	Suppl 10
Pagination	1-38
Date Published	10/01/2023
ISSN	1559-3908
Keywords	Eye Injuries
Abstract	Ocular injuries are common in the emergency department, and they are the most frequent cause of noncongenital monocular blindness in children and adults. Systematic evaluation and management of ocular trauma patients will ensure these patients have the best chance for a favorable final visual outcome. This review provides evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, and disposition of patients with traumatic ocular injuries, including retrobulbar hemorrhage, traumatic hyphema, open globe injuries, ocular chemical burns, and corneal abrasions. The use of bedside ultrasound, antibiotics, cycloplegics, steroids, antifibrinolytics, and patching are also discussed.
PubMed ID	37768702