TY - JOUR T1 - Management of Eye Trauma for the Primary Care Physician JF - The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine JO - J Am Board Fam Med SP - 1018 LP - 1029 DO - 10.3122/jabfm.2021.05.210121 VL - 34 IS - 5 AU - Jonathan Y. Rho AU - Stephen C. Dryden AU - Brian M. Jerkins AU - Brian T. Fowler Y1 - 2021/09/01 UR - http://www.jabfm.org/content/34/5/1018.abstract N2 - Eye trauma is frequently seen by non-ophthalmology providers. This article elucidates a methodological approach to eye trauma. The first step is to address any life-threatening conditions. Then a focused history and exam is discussed, starting externally. Then, key history, physical, pathophysiology, and basic management of common, serious eye injuries are discussed: chemical injury, orbital fractures, open globe, traumatic hyphema, retinal detachment, traumatic optic neuropathy, and eyelid laceration. Finally, we highlight the practicality of telemedicine for areas where ophthalmology coverage is lacking. ER -