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Foreign bodies in the eye

G Jones

    Accident and Emergency Nursing
    |July 25, 1998
    PubMed
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    Nurses at the Accident & Emergency (A&E) department assess eye injuries by asking key questions. This helps determine if a foreign body in the eye is a minor or major problem.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Nursing

    Background:

    • Eye foreign body sensations are common in emergency departments.
    • Initial assessment by triage nurses is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline essential historical facts for nurses to gather when assessing patients with potential eye foreign bodies.
    • To aid nurses in differentiating minor from major eye injuries.

    Main Methods:

    • Gathering patient history focusing on pain level, foreign body velocity, type, and circumstances of injury.
    • Inquiring about spectacle or contact lens wear and changes in vision or light sensitivity.

    Main Results:

    • Key historical facts guide the initial assessment of eye injuries.
  • Differentiating injury severity is possible through targeted questioning.

    • Conclusions:

    • A systematic approach to patient history taking is vital for effective triage of eye injuries.
    • Nurses play a critical role in the initial evaluation of eye foreign body complaints.