Traumatic eye injuries

A 34-year-old woman has had a gritty, watering right eye since walking home through a dust storm yesterday afternoon. It hurts most when she blinks. She has nev…

Clinical rotations · middle twist

A 47-year-old man was hammering a steel chisel without eye protection when he felt something strike his left eye an hour ago. Visual acuity is 6/60 on the left…

Pre-internship · common

A 31-year-old cyclist has had a gritty, watering right eye since riding home in a strong wind two days ago. It hurts most each time he blinks. Visual acuity is…

Clinical rotations · middle twist

What is the initial management step for a patient with a chemical eye injury?

Clinical rotations · common