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Ophthalmologic Emergencies: Assessment and Management
Dian Dowling Evans1, Karen Sue Hoyt
1Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia (Dr Evans); and Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, University of San Diego, San Diego, California (Dr Hoyt).
Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal
|October 27, 2023
Summary
Emergency departments see millions of eye complaints annually. This guide helps providers recognize and treat eye emergencies to prevent vision loss.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Millions of emergency department visits annually in the US are for eye complaints.
- Eye trauma is a significant cause of unilateral blindness and vision impairment.
- Effective management of eye emergencies is crucial to prevent permanent vision loss.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide emergency care providers with essential knowledge for managing eye complaints.
- To outline a systematic approach to the eye examination for emergency settings.
- To present evidence-based treatments for common emergent and non-emergent eye conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of basic eye anatomy and physiology.
- Discussion of a systematic approach to the eye examination.
- Presentation of evidence-based treatment for selected common eye complaints.
Main Results:
- Essential history questions for eye complaints are detailed.
- Specific examination techniques are described.
- Differential diagnoses and emergency management strategies are provided for various eye conditions.
Conclusions:
- Understanding eye anatomy, examination techniques, and evidence-based treatments is vital for emergency providers.
- Proper recognition and management of eye complaints can prevent permanent vision loss and disability.
- This article serves as a resource for managing common eye emergencies in the ED.
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