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Ocular and Orbital Trauma Jasmin Jiji B. Miranda ASMPH LEC Group 8 Ophthalmology Clerkship Rotation: QMMC References Vaughan & Asbury’s General Ophthalmology 17th ed. ASMPH Ophthalmology Lecture Notes on “Ocular and Orbital Injuries/Emergencies” by Dr. Nonette Pasco-Rosete. January 2010. www.opthobook.com Outline Initial Examination of Eye Trauma ER Management Lid Lacerations Foreign Bodies Corneal Lacerations/Abrasions Penetrating Injuries and Contusions of the Eyeball o Globe Rupture Burns of the Eye Orbital Fractures 3-DAY OPHTHALMOLOGY OPD (SERVICE) CLERKS' CENSUS N = 62 Initial Examination HISTORY o mechanism of injury • abrasion, blunt force, penetrating object, burns o symptoms o time of the injury o visual acuity prior to the injury Initial Examination PE: o Visual acuity o Eye examination o Including uninjured eye o Photodocumentation for medicolegal purposes Labs and imaging ER Management Stabilize patient Obtain history Address eye injury Avoid unnecessary manipulation o Use medications with caution Chemical burns: IRRIGATE Check pH: 7.0 to 7.4 Lid Laceration PLAN Primary repair + Antibiotics + Analgesics Canalicular injury: silicone nasocanalicular intubation Foreign Bodies Inert: glass, rubber, stone Inflammatory: Iron, steel, organic material PLAN Removal of foreign body Surgical intervention Infection coverage + eye patch Corneal Lacerations/Abrasions Positive Seidel Test PLAN Antibiotic coverage Artificial tears Cyclopegics Patching (banding effect) Ruptured globe Lid margin lacerations, corneascleral laceration, and prolapsed uvea May require enucleation to reduce risk of sympathetic ophthalmia Globe Rupture: Left Eye Shallow anterior chamber Hyphema Traumatic cataract Vitreous hemorrhage Vitreous rupture Contusions of the Eyeball Hyphema Subconjunctival Hemorrhage Iridodialysis Injury to the Posterior Structures Vitreous Hemorrhage Retinal Detachment Choroidal Rupture Chemical Burn PLAN •Irrigation •Debridement •Cyclopegia •Antibiotic •Artificial tears Thermal Burn Examples: Curling Iron Burn. UV Irradiation. Sun Viewing. X-ray Radiation. Plan: Pressure patching and antibiotics. Orbital Fracture/ Periorbital Contusion Hematoma Fracture fragments and herniation of periorbital tissues into the maxillary sinus Blow-out Fracture Superior rim: Traumatic Optic Neuropathy Know when to repair. Know when to refer.