Utilizing a grand rounds presentation format, cases of trauma and ocular disease presenting to the emergency department, some of which required emergent treatment to prevent blindness and/or serious systemic consequences, will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
Recognize clinical presentations of ocular trauma that require prompt intervention to prevent significant vision loss
Describe common presenting features consistent with retrobulbar hematoma
Recognize the importance of neuroimaging following trauma and in orbital disease
Become familiar with clinical findings suggestive of penetrating, open-globe injury
List possible ocular complications following blunt trauma
Strengthen diagnostic reasoning skills and the ability to apply basic and clinical knowledge in order to develop appropriate diagnostic and management plans
Disclosure(s):
Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, FORS: Apellis: Advisory Committee/Board Member (), Consulting Fees (), Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) (); Astellas: Advisory Committee/Board Member (), Consulting Fees (), Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) (); Lenz Therapeutics: Advisory Committee/Board Member (), Consulting Fees (); Notal Vision: Advisory Committee/Board Member (), Consulting Fees (); optomed: Advisory Committee/Board Member (), Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) (); Regeneron: Advisory Committee/Board Member (), Consulting Fees (), Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) (); Tarsus: Advisory Committee/Board Member (), Consulting Fees (); Topcon: Advisory Committee/Board Member (), Consulting Fees (); ZEISS: Advisory Committee/Board Member (), Consulting Fees (), Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) ()
