ABSTRACT

This handbook is designed to help shape the thought processes of the eye clinician or trainee and guide them toward the right decision-making pathway in emergency ophthalmology situations. Chapters are titled by the way cases present to eye casualty rather than condition, along with an algorithmic approach on what clinical and laboratory investigations to carry out. There is also guidance on how to perform simple procedures. It is aimed at trainees, general ophthalmologists and those with an interest from allied specialties (including specialist nurses) and professions such as optometrists and emergency medicine doctors.

Key Features

  • Stresses safe and practical navigation of common eye symptoms presented in an emergency setting.
  • Provides guidance on differential diagnosis and includes useful decision-making flowcharts.
  • Emphasizes "how to" approach the eye casualty patient.
  • Shows what can be expected at each stage of the eye injury patient encounter.
  • Presents information appropriate for the entire multi-disciplinary eye casualty team

chapter 3|6 pages

Watery Eyes

chapter 10|6 pages

Flashing Lights and Floaters

chapter 15|6 pages

The Painful Eyeball

chapter 16|6 pages

Retinal Tears and Detachments

chapter 17|7 pages

One or More Bulging Eyes

chapter 20|9 pages

Non-Accidental Injury

chapter 23|6 pages

Managing Ocular Trauma

chapter 24|7 pages

Called to ITU to Examine a Fundus

chapter 26|5 pages

Triage

chapter 27|1 pages

Summary of Approach

chapter 28|3 pages

The Moral Ophthalmologist