Ophthalmology

Learning Units

Unit 8: Eye Trauma

Introduction
1: Eyelid Lacerations
Introduction

History

Examination

Treatment

Prognosis
2: Corneal Abrasion
Introduction

Causes, Symptoms and Signs

History and Investigation

Treatment
3: Subtarsal & Corneal Foreign bodies
Introduction

Symptoms

Signs

Management
4: Injuries from Trauma
Introduction

History

Signs and Symptoms

Complications

Investigation

Treatment
5: Ruptured Globe
Introduction

History and Symptoms

Signs

Examination

Treatment
6: Chemical Injury
Introduction

Types

Treatment

History

Examination
7: Traumatic Optic Neuropathy
Introduction

Symptoms and Signs

Examination

Investigation and Management
8: Orbital Fracture
Introduction

History

Symptoms and Signs

Examination

Investigations
Self Assessment

6: Chemical Injury

Introduction

Chemical injuries are among the most destructive to the eye.

They can occur at home or at work.

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