Eyelid Lacerations
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…
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Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis
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
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
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…
Communication with Ophthalmology Consultants and Telehealth
Communication with Ophthalmology Consultants and Telehealth Sophia Mirza Saleem Emergency providers request specialty consultation to seek opinions and expertise to provide high-quality care for patients. This request is made with…
Ocular Imaging
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
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…
Anatomy of the Eye
Anatomy of the Eye Daniel S. Casper ORBITAL AND OCULAR ANATOMY Osteology The eyes, or globes, are located in bilateral orbital cavities in the anterior, superior skull. These pear-shaped cavities…
Foreign Bodies of the Ears, Nose, and Throat
Foreign Bodies of the Ears, Nose, and Throat Alyssa Hackett Tabitha Ford THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE Foreign bodies of the ears, nose, and throat are common. Their incidence, potential for morbidity…
Penetrating Neck Injuries
Penetrating Neck Injuries Erica Mayland Joshua Gauger THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE The human neck is a highly complex anatomic region containing vital vascular, neurologic, and aerodigestive structures within a relatively small…
