CEN Review: Ocular Emergencies – Emergency Nursing Guide to Eye Trauma, Vision Loss & Critical Eye Care

CEN Review: Ocular Emergencies – Emergency Nursing Guide to Eye Trauma, Vision Loss &
Critical Eye Care



Education for corneal abrasion - correct answer ✔✔Do NOT patch the eye



Alkali ocular burns are caused by (x4) - correct answer ✔✔Lye

Cement

Ammonia

Drain Cleaner



Tx of alkali ocular burns - correct answer ✔✔Immediate irrigation with NS or LR until pH is 7.0-
7.4



Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma (x3) - correct answer ✔✔Sudden unilateral eye with tunnel
vision and halos around lights

Dilated, fixed pupil

Cloudy cornea



Causes of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma - correct answer ✔✔Increased intraocular pressure
(IOP >20)

Compression of CN 2



Tx of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma (x3) - correct answer ✔✔Miotic drops (pilocarpine)

Topical beta blockers (timolol maleate)

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (acetazolamide)



Loss of perfusion to the retina - correct answer ✔✔Central retinal artery occlusion