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Eye trauma

Published:2023-09-27 Issue:12 Volume:16 Page:607-612
ISSN:1755-7380
Container-title:InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practice
language:en
Short-container-title:InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practice

Author:

Shah Dr Iffat¹,Goyal Dr Aaliya²³⁴^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Optometrist and Foundation Year 2 Doctor, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham

2. GP, Nationally Elected RCGP Council Member, Vice Chair RCGP Midland Faculty, Birmingham

3. Email:

4. Twitter: @Aaliya_UK

Abstract

When a patient presents with eye trauma, it can be a daunting prospect for the GP, particularly with the potential risks, including of irreversible sight loss. It may be tempting to send patients to the nearest eye emergency service when hearing the patient's presenting complaint. This is understandable given limited access to ophthalmic equipment in primary care, including, for example, a slit lamp or even a working ophthalmoscope. However, taking a relevant and accurate history with a subsequent focussed examination to assess the extent of damage is both useful and vital to ensure the patient is seen by the ophthalmologist within the appropriate timeframe. However, for some types of eye trauma, such as chemical burns, it is best to treat in tandem with history taking.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science

Link

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/17557380231202346

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