The Red Eye: Keratitis, Conjunctivitis, Episcleritis, Scleritis, Pterygium/Pinguecula David Peak Neha Shaik THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE The etiology of the red eye includes the spectrum from nonemergent conditions to potentially sight-threatening…
Corneal Trauma: Abrasions, Lacerations, Foreign Bodies, Burns, and Contact Lenses Leejee H. Suh Daniel L. Overbeek INTRODUCTION The surface of the eye, comprised of the cornea and conjunctiva, is susceptible…
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…
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…
