Trauma

Ocular trauma can range from minor injuries such as corneal abrasions to severe conditions such as globe rupture, orbital fractures, or traumatic optic neuropathy.

Our focus is on diagnosing, managing, and treating injuries to the eyes and surrounding structures resulting from trauma or accidents.

Here's an overview of trauma services:

• Emergency Evaluation & Stabilization: Patients presenting with ocular trauma require prompt evaluation and stabilization to assess the extent of injury, prevent further damage, and preserve vision. This may involve assessing visual acuity, examining the anterior and posterior segments of the eye, measuring intraocular pressure, and evaluating extraocular movements.
• Classification & Severity Assessment: Ocular trauma can be classified based on the mechanism of injury, severity, and anatomical involvement. Common types of ocular trauma include:
  
• Closed Globe Injury: Trauma to the eye without rupture of the globe, such as contusions, orbital fractures, or hyphema (blood in the anterior chamber).
• Open Globe Injury: Penetrating or perforating injuries that result in full-thickness damage to the eye, such as corneal lacerations, scleral ruptures, or intraocular foreign bodies.
• Orbital Trauma: Fractures of the orbital bones, soft tissue injuries, or globe displacement resulting from blunt force trauma.
• Chemical Injuries: Exposure of the eye to corrosive substances, such as acids or alkalis, leading to chemical burns and ocular surface damage.
• Traumatic Optic Neuropathy: Damage to the optic nerve secondary to trauma, which can result in vision loss or impairment.
• Patient Education & Support: Educating patients about the nature of their ocular injury, treatment options, and expected outcomes is crucial for promoting adherence to treatment regimens and facilitating recovery. Patients are provided with information on postoperative care instructions, signs of complications, and strategies for protecting the injured eye from further trauma.
• Follow-up Care: Long-term management and monitoring are essential for assessing treatment outcomes, managing complications, and optimizing visual rehabilitation. Patients with ocular trauma may require multiple follow-up visits to monitor healing, adjust medications, and address any late sequelae of the injury.

By offering trauma services, our aim is to minimize visual loss, preserve ocular function, and improve the overall prognosis for patients affected by ocular trauma. This comprehensive approach involves timely intervention, multidisciplinary collaboration, and specialized expertise to address the complex challenges associated with ocular injuries and optimize outcomes for patients.