Eye Conditions and Diseases

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• cataracts
• conjunctivitis
• episcleritis and scleritis
• glaucoma
• iritis
• uveitis

 

Eye Emergencies

 

 

Trauma

Blow-out fractures

inferior wall is most fragile

not an emergency; see plastics within one week

ensure other head/neck trauma

 

ruptured globe

• IV antibiotics
• IV antiemetics
• CT orbit

retrobulbar hematoma

emergency.

 

UV keratitis

ie from welding or kayaking

latent onset

intense pain

photobia, foreign bod sensation, tearing

snowblindness