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[Ophthalmologic Emergencies in the General Practice].

Jörg Stürmer¹

¹Augenklinik, Kantonsspital Winterthur, Winterthur, Schweiz.

|September 14, 2022

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General practitioners often manage initial ophthalmologic emergencies. They must decide whether to treat simple eye conditions or refer patients to an ophthalmologist for complex cases.

Keywords:

Augenproblem Augenschmerz Eye problem Leitsymptome Problème oculaire douleur oculaire eye pain leading symptoms symptômes principal

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Ophthalmology
General Practice
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Ophthalmological care is advanced, yet many patients first see a general internist for eye issues.
General internists serve as the initial point of contact for a significant number of eye-related complaints.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the role of general internists in managing ophthalmologic emergencies.
To provide guidance on differentiating between conditions treatable in primary care and those requiring specialist referral.

Main Methods:

Review of common ophthalmologic emergencies encountered in general practice.
Analysis of treatment options available to general internists (e.g., tear substitutes, topical antibiotics, steroid-antibiotic combinations).

Main Results:

General internists can manage straightforward cases with available treatments.
A clear decision-making framework is needed to identify when referral to an ophthalmologist is essential.

Conclusions:

General internists play a crucial role in the initial assessment and management of ophthalmologic emergencies.
Accurate triage by general internists ensures timely and appropriate patient care, optimizing outcomes.