Anesthesia Key

Ptosis Harsha S. Reddy Di Coneybeare THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE Eyelid droop, called blepharoptosis, is often abbreviated to simply ptosis. Ptosis is defined as the inferior displacement of upper eyelid margin…

Eyelid Lesions Lora R. Dagi Glass Juliana Wilson THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE Eyelid lesions commonly present in the emergency department (ED) or urgent care settings. There are an estimated two million…

Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Alexandra Ortego Paul Petrakos THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, occurs when the human herpesvirus type 3, the virus responsible for varicella infection, is…

Eyelid Lacerations Kyle J. Godfrey Sirivalli Chamarti THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE Eyelid trauma is a common presentation to the emergency department (ED). Eyelid lacerations account for 7.7% of all complaints of…

Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis Jamie Lea Schaefer Jimmy Truong CLINICAL CHALLENGE Periorbital infections are a relatively common presenting complaint in the emergency and urgent care settings, especially for children.1 The…

Orbital Tumors Alison V. Crum Samantha F. Bordonaro THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE There are many types of orbital tumors or masses that can occur in and around the orbit. The diagnosis…

Orbital Trauma Joshua Gentges Douglas Marx THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE The orbit is defined by the bony structures that form the orbital floor and wall. It contains and protects many important…

Ocular Imaging Gareth M. C. Lema Penelope C. Lema THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE A primary challenge for the emergency provider is choosing the appropriate diagnostic imaging test in evaluation of the…

Evaluation of Ocular Emergencies David J. Harris III Bradley D. Gordon THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE A significant percentage of patients who present to emergency departments (EDs) or urgent care centers seek…