PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Jonathan Y. Rho
AU  - Stephen C. Dryden
AU  - Brian M. Jerkins
AU  - Brian T. Fowler
TI  - Management of Eye Trauma for the Primary Care Physician
AID  - 10.3122/jabfm.2021.05.210121
DP  - 2021 Sep 01
TA  - The Journal of the American Board of Family
                Medicine
PG  - 1018--1029
VI  - 34
IP  - 5
4099  - http://www.jabfm.org/content/34/5/1018.short
4100  - http://www.jabfm.org/content/34/5/1018.full
SO  - J Am Board Fam Med2021 Sep 01; 34
AB  - 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.