Full Description
This open-access book provides an up-to-date, evidence-based approach and tools for diagnosing and treating ocular emergencies in low-resource settings. It provides decision trees for common eye complaints, approaches to both common and sight-threatening conditions, basic treatment strategies, and guidance for triage to tertiary settings.
Each chapter presents a systematic approach to diagnosing and managing various common eye conditions such as endophthalmitis, glaucoma, and uveitis, facilitating early and accurate diagnosis in emergency practice with minimal resources. The book also addresses prompt intervention and seamless referral to tertiary settings when necessary, enabling professionals to navigate emergencies confidently. It includes some standard operating procedures useful to primary and secondary healthcare professionals.
The book is relevant for eye health professionals, empowering them to deliver critical care in resource-limited environments and safeguarding vision while preventing long-term complications. It also aligns with 'SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being' and public health.
Contents
Chapter 1: Flowcharts: Approach to Blurring of Vision (Mono-ocular).- Chapter 2: Flowcharts: Approach to Blurring of Vision (Binocular).- Chapter 3: Flowcharts: Approach to Red Eye (Painful).- Chapter 4: Flowcharts: Approach to Red Eye (Minimal Pain).- Chapter 5: Infections: Infective Keratitis.- Chapter 6: Infections: Conjunctivitis.- Chapter 7: Infections: Exogenous (Post-operative) Endophthalmitis.- Chapter 8: Infections: IVT-related endophthalmitis.- Chapter 9: Infections: Blebitis.- Chapter 10: Infections: Bleb-related Endophthalmitis.- Chapter 11: Infections: Orbital Cellulitis.- Chapter 12: Infections: Dacryocystitis.- Chapter 13: Infections: Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO).- Chapter 14: Trauma: Corneal Foreign Body.- Chapter 15: Trauma: Open Globe Injury.- Chapter 16: Trauma: Orbital Fracture.- Chapter 17: Trauma: Eyelid Lacerations.- Chapter 18: Trauma: Traumatic Optic Neuropathy.- Chapter 19: Trauma: Hyphema.- Chapter 20: Carotid Cavernous Fistula.- Chapter 21: Chemical Injury.- Chapter 22: Acute Angle Closure.- Chapter 23: Neovascular Glaucoma.- Chapter 24: Lens-Induced Glaucoma.- Chapter 25: Bullous Keratopathy.- Chapter 26: Corneal Graft Rejection.- Chapter 27: Acute Anterior Uveitis.- Chapter 28: Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO).- Chapter 29: Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO).- Chapter 30: Vitreous Hemorrhage.- Chapter 31: Retinal Detachment.- Chapter 32: Neuro-Ophthalmology: Papilledema.- Chapter 33: Neuro-Ophthalmology: Optic Neuritis.- Chapter 34: Neuro-Ophthalmology: Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy.- Chapter 35: Diplopia: Oculomotor palsy (CN3).- Chapter 36: Diplopia: Trochlear palsy (CN4).- Chapter 37: Diplopia: Abducens Nerve Palsy (CN6).- Chapter 38: Facial Nerve Palsy (CN7).- Chapter 39: Examination of Paediatric Patients.- Chapter 40: Paediatric Emergency: Leukocoria.- Chapter 41: Paediatric Emergency: Non-Accidental Injury (NAI).- Chapter 42: Paediatric Emergency: Allergic Conjunctivitis.- Chapter 43: Abbreviations.- Chapter 44: Annexes.- Chapter 45: Vision and Eye Screening.
