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Caring for patients with eye injuries, neoplastic growth of the eye.
Lecturer: Lilya Ostrovska
Ocular Trauma
Nature of Injury Blunt Lacerating Chemical
Blunt Trauma Mild – moderate
“bruise” ocular tissues Eye wall intact
Moderate – severe Rupture eye wall Very severe consequences
Lacerating Trauma “cut” eye wall Outcome depends on extent and location
Location of Injury Anterior Segment Posterior Segment Adnexa Orbital Structures
Anterior Segment Conjunctiva Cornea Iris Lens
Posterior Segment Vitreous Retina Optic nerve
Adnexa Eyelids Lacrimal Structures
Orbital Structures Extraocular muscles Bony walls
Disgusting Photographs Front to back…
Racoon Eye
Lid Laceration
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Foreign Body
Corneal Abrasion
Curling Iron Burn
Corneal Laceration
Iris Sphincter Rupture
Hyphema
Traumatic Cataract
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Retinal Hemorrhage
Optic Disc Hemorrhage
Orbital Wall Fracture
Common Minor Eye Injuries Corneal abrasion Corneal foreign body Chemical splash Traumatic iritis