Field diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic trauma.
Identification and management of injuries to the eyes and ocular adnexa is commonly encountered by frontline medical personnel. This brief review is intended for the Special Forces Medic of all branches and describes the clinical presentation of common ophthalmic and periocular trauma with appropriate management strategies. Prompt recognition of these wounds facilitates early treatment and optimized visual outcomes for affected Soldiers and civilians alike.


BACKGROUND
trauma, eye, ophthalmology, vision, open globe.
Christopher J
CJ
Calvano
Robert W
RW
Enzenauer
D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating; D006801:Humans; D008889:Military Personnel; D009885:Ophthalmology; D009915:Orbit; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014785:Vision, Ocular