title: Management of corneal burns.
abstract: Ocular trauma represents one of the most frequent and challenging clinical presentations confronting the primary eye care provider. Damage to the cornea from burns can range from mild to severe, requiring clinicians to rapidly assess the level of injury and take appropriate steps to minimize loss of visual function. Ocular burns can be divided into two major categories: chemical and radiant energy. This discussion considers the general management of these conditions.
authors.affiliation: Lovelace Clinic, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Onofrey
mesh_terms: D000143:Acids / Q000009:adverse effects; D000293:Adolescent; D000468:Alkalies / Q000009:adverse effects; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003315:Cornea / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005126:Eye Burns / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008027:Light / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000143:Acids; D000468:Alkalies