Eyes, Essential Diagnosis and Treatment

Explore essential eye-related topics in emergency medicine through this comprehensive lecture from The Original Emergency Medicine Boot Camp course. Learn about eye anatomy, examination techniques, and common eye conditions encountered in emergency departments and urgent care centers. Gain valuable insights into diagnosing and treating various eye issues, including foreign bodies, corneal abrasions, trauma, conjunctivitis, and glaucoma. Discover key documentation and risk management concepts while covering a wide range of eye problems, from minor irritations to sight-threatening emergencies. Enhance your skills in identifying conditions that require referral to specialists, ensuring optimal patient care in emergency settings.

Eye Anatomy
Components of the Eye Exam
Eye Basics
Eye Foreign Bodies
Corneal Abrasions
Blunt Eye Trauma
Viral Conjunctivitis
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Iritis/Uveitis
Other Causes of the Red Eye
Hordeolum / Chalazion
Pingueculum / Pterygium
Dacryocystitis / Dacryoadenitis
Orbital vs. Periorbital Cellulitis
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Acute Angle-closure Glaucoma
Eye Problems to Consider Referring