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Jeremy Mathan1, Ramin Odisho1, Lewis Karapanos1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Open Access Emergency Medicine : OAEM
|March 6, 2023
Summary
Prompt ophthalmic evaluation is crucial for multi-trauma patients, especially those with facial and orbital fractures. Early ophthalmology referral ensures timely diagnosis and management of potential vision-threatening injuries like choroidal rupture.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Surgery
- Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Multi-trauma patients often present with complex injuries, including facial and orbital fractures.
- Initial management may involve non-ophthalmic specialists like trauma or maxillofacial surgeons.
- Ophthalmic complications can be overlooked in the acute setting.
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