Eye
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Chalazion
Fluorescein Stain
To apply a fluorescein stain to the eye you need a fluorescein strip and a solution, such as a saline flush, sterile water, or an anesthetic eye drop. If you’re staining both eyes use a second strip if concerned for contamination.
Eye pH Test
Before using pH paper check the expiration date and that it has been stored properly.
Eye Irrigation for Chemical Burn
Chemical burns of the eye need immediate and copious irrigation.
Removal of Metal Embedded in Cornea
This patient has a fleck of metal embedded in his cornea from grinding.
Corneal Burr for Rust Ring
After a foreign body has been removed from the cornea there may be a residual rust ring...
POCUS for Retinal Detachment
How to differentiate a retinal detachment from a vitreous detachment using bedside point of care ultrasound. Presented by Dr. Jacob Avila, MD.
Inferior Rectus Entrapment from Orbital Floor Fracture
This patient sustained blunt trauma directly to his left eye. In addition to examining him for a ruptured globe, retrobulbar hematoma, hyphema, corneal injury, and more, we need to check his extraocular range of motion. He can look down without difficulty, but with upward gaze his left eye is restricted. He has no issues with looking to his right or to his left.
Lateral Canthotomy
How to perform a lateral canthotomy. With illustrations and real patient video of the procedure. Presented by Jess Mason, MD. Procedure performed by Dr. Bryan Kaye.
Digital Ocular Massage
Here’s how you do digital ocular massage for a central retinal artery occlusion.
Kayser-Fleischer Ring Around the Iris in Wilson Disease
Kayser-Fleischer Ring Around the Iris in Wilson Disease
Red Desaturation Test
The patient is asked to look at something red with each eye covered separately. The patient should describe if there is any difference in the appearance of the color, particularly with regard to brightness. The color red is sensitive for determining optic nerve dysfunction. This is one test that may be performed in patients with possible optic neuritis.
Lens Dislocation with Phacodonesis
Lens Dislocation with Phacodonesis
Hyphema and Traumatic Mydriasis
Hyphema and Traumatic Mydriasis
Afferent Pupillary Defect
Pupillary Defect
Ptosis Due to Eyebrow Laceration Through the Levator
Ptosis Due to Eyebrow Laceration Through the Levator
Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia
An internuclear ophthalmoplegia is a disconjugate lateral gaze in which the affected eye cannot adduct.
Corneal Flap Displacement from Eye Trauma after LASIK
Dr. Jess Mason presents a case of a patient with a history of LASIK eye surgery who got poked in the eye, causing displacement of her corneal flap. The flap was irrigated, gently replaced, and she was started on antibiotic eye drops with close ophthalmology follow up.
The Slit Lamp Exam
