The physical examination of the eye.
This article is a review of the anatomy of the eye and its surrounding tissues. A working knowledge of the functional anatomy of the eye will aid the emergency physician in performing a thorough yet efficient physical examination of the eye. A goal-directed physical examination of the eye will allow the emergency physician to attempt to identify (or exclude) visionthreatening disease processes and facilitate communication with the ophthalmologist.
Robinett
Derek A
DA
Boston University School of Medicine, 80 East Concord Street, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
Kahn
Joseph H
JH
D004635:Emergency Medicine; D005123:Eye / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D014792:Visual Acuity