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[[Physiology|Physical]] or [[chemical]] injuries of the [[eye]] can be a serious threat to [[Visual perception|vision]] if not treated appropriately and in a timely fashion. The most obvious presentation of ocular (eye) injuries is redness and [[Pain and nociception|pain]] of the affected eyes. This is not, however, universally true, as tiny[[metal]]lic projectiles may cause neither symptom. Tiny metallic projectiles should be suspected when a patient reports ''metal on metal'' contact, such as with hammering a metal surface. Intraocular foreign bodies do not cause pain because of the lack of [[nerve ending]]s in the [[vitreous humour]] and [[retina]] that can transmit pain sensations. As such, general or [[emergency room]] [[Physician|doctor]]s should refer cases involving the [[posterior segment]] of the eye or [[intraocular]] foreign bodies to an[[ophthalmologist]]. Ideally, ointment would not be used when referring to an ophthalmologist, since it diminishes the ability to carry out a thorough [[eye examination]]. | [[Physiology|Physical]] or [[chemical]] injuries of the [[eye]] can be a serious threat to [[Visual perception|vision]] if not treated appropriately and in a timely fashion. The most obvious presentation of ocular (eye) injuries is redness and [[Pain and nociception|pain]] of the affected eyes. This is not, however, universally true, as tiny [[metal]]lic projectiles may cause neither symptom. Tiny metallic projectiles should be suspected when a patient reports ''metal on metal'' contact, such as with hammering a metal surface. Intraocular foreign bodies do not cause pain because of the lack of [[nerve ending]]s in the [[vitreous humour]] and [[retina]] that can transmit pain sensations. As such, general or [[emergency room]] [[Physician|doctor]]s should refer cases involving the [[posterior segment]] of the eye or [[intraocular]] foreign bodies to an [[ophthalmologist]]. Ideally, ointment would not be used when referring to an ophthalmologist, since it diminishes the ability to carry out a thorough [[eye examination]]. | ||
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Revision as of 04:42, 16 April 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saumya Easaw, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
Physical or chemical injuries of the eye can be a serious threat to vision if not treated appropriately and in a timely fashion. The most obvious presentation of ocular (eye) injuries is redness and pain of the affected eyes. This is not, however, universally true, as tiny metallic projectiles may cause neither symptom. Tiny metallic projectiles should be suspected when a patient reports metal on metal contact, such as with hammering a metal surface. Intraocular foreign bodies do not cause pain because of the lack of nerve endings in the vitreous humour and retina that can transmit pain sensations. As such, general or emergency room doctors should refer cases involving the posterior segment of the eye or intraocular foreign bodies to an ophthalmologist. Ideally, ointment would not be used when referring to an ophthalmologist, since it diminishes the ability to carry out a thorough eye examination.