title: [Ophthalmic emergencies for the general practitioner].
abstract: This article point out guidelines for the general practitioner when he can manage himself ophthalmic emergencies, which patients an ophthamologist should see on the same day and when an immediate intervention by an ophthalmologist is necessary.
authors.affiliation: Thun.
authors.forename: Ernst
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bürki
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D058006:General Practice; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D009885:Ophthalmology; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013557:Switzerland