title: Emergency management of injuries to the eye and adnexa.
abstract: In the initial evaluation of injuries to the eye and adnexa, much useful and important information can be obtained from an accurate history and a carefully performed physical examination using readily available and familiar instrumentation. The appropriate disposition of the patient with an eye injury is crucial in salvaging useful vision.
mesh_terms: D002829:Choroid / Q000293:injuries; D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000293:injuries; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D020209:Cranial Nerve Injuries; D004630:Emergencies; D005129:Eye Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D007498:Iris / Q000293:injuries; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D020221:Optic Nerve Injuries; D012160:Retina / Q000293:injuries; D014792:Visual Acuity