@article{ref1,
title="Eye injuries: understanding ocular trauma",
journal="Australian journal of general practice",
year="2022",
author="Heath Jeffery, Rachael C. and Chen, Fred K. and Dobes, Jacqueline",
volume="51",
number="7",
pages="476-482",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Ocular trauma may result in pathology of the ocular surface and adnexa, extraocular muscles, orbital walls, eye and optic nerve. Detailed history followed by a complete ocular and, if indicated, radiological examination is therefore a crucial part of any trauma assessment. It is important to determine whether a patient with ocular trauma can be reassured or requires immediate referral for further investigation and surgical repair. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: This review examines chemical eye injuries, orbital fractures, superficial corneal foreign bodies, closed globe injury and suspected open globe injury with or without intra-ocular foreign bodies. A structured approach to the history and examination is provided. The aim of this article is to enhance clinician confidence when encountering these patients. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Ocular trauma can lead to serious sight‑ and eye-threatening consequences. Accurate history-taking and astute observation are paramount for timely treatment or referral that may prevent blindness. This review discusses the management and referral pathways for common presentations of ocular trauma.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2208-7958",
doi="10.31128/AJGP-03-21-5921",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-03-21-5921"
}