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The painful eye.

James M Dargin1, Robert A Lowenstein

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA 02118, USA.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|February 6, 2008
PubMed
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Emergency physicians frequently encounter patients with painful eyes. This review covers diagnosing and treating urgent eye conditions like glaucoma, uveitis, and keratitis to preserve vision.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Painful eye is a common emergency department presentation.
  • Requires prompt diagnosis and management to prevent vision loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common ophthalmologic emergencies.
  • To guide emergency physicians in diagnosis and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of ophthalmologic emergencies.
  • Discussion of etiology, pathophysiology, examination, and treatment.

Main Results:

  • Covers acute angle closure glaucoma, scleritis, anterior uveitis, optic neuritis, keratitis, and corneal abrasion.
  • Provides information for rapid diagnosis and treatment initiation.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of painful eye conditions is crucial for emergency physicians.
  • This review equips physicians to handle vision-threatening eye emergencies.