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STEP 2
Managements
Question | Answer |
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Open globe injury | 1. Emergency ophthalmology consult 2. Eye shield 3. CT scan of eye 4. IV ABX 5. Tetanus prophylaxis |
Initial management for chemical injury to the eye | Aggressive irrigation to reach normal pH |
How long does irrigation with water to the eye in chemical injuries may take? | 30-60 mins, but may be longer >2 hours for alkali burns |
Neonatal conjunctivitis; Chemical type? | Artificial tears |
Neonatal conjunctivitis: Gonorrhea? | IM/IV cefotaxime (single dose) |
Neonatal conjunctivitis: Chlamydial? | Oral erythromycin |
TX macular edema associated with central retinal vein occlusion | Intravitreal anti-VEGF |
TX for strabismus | Patching of UNAFFECTED eye |
TX of blepharitis | Warm compresses Eyelid massage & gentle scrub Topical or oral ABX if symptoms persist |
PPX for gonococcal conjunctivitis | Erythromycin ointment |
TX for retinal detachment | Surgical repair |