The emergency physician (EP) must be familiar with performance of ophthalmologic
procedures for evaluation and treatment of a multitude of eye complaints. This article is the …

Caring for patients with eye emergencies will always challenge even the most experienced
emergency clinician. The threat of loss of sight is anxiety provoking for patients and requires …

The purpose of this article is to provide a guide to assist the Emergency Physician in
examining the eye. The evaluation of a patient with eye problems consists of a history, visual …

Ophthalmologic emergencies account for up to 3% of visits to emergency departments in the
United States. Although isolated ocular complaints are rarely life-threatening, they can lead …

We investigated whether ocular response to topical anesthetic could assist the physician in
distinguishing between patients with simple corneal injury and those with iritis, conjunctivitis …

Step-by-step instructions for the most common and difficult ophthalmologic procedures that
are performed in an emergency department. Foreign body removal, including rust rings, is …

MANY serious and disabling eye conditions are responsive to therapy and relatively easy to
diagnose early in their course. However, if treatment is neglected until specialized attention …

This article highlights the 5 vital signs of the eye:(1) vision,(2) intraocular pressure,(3)
extraocular motility,(4) the pupil examination, and (5) confrontational visual fields. From …

It is not easy for a physician to assume the responsibility of an ocular emergency! Short
informations have been given about ophthalmology during the medical studies. However, it …

Purpose:: It is common for patients to go to the emergency room (ER) after having an eye
injury. However, many patients seek care at an emergency room for other non-injury related …