Ocular trauma in otolaryngology
Govett, G.S.; Amedee, R.G.
Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society Official Organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society 144(5): 187-191
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-6921 PMID: 1613310 Document Number: 395475
Otolaryngologists are commonly called upon to emergently evaluate blunt trauma to the facial skeleton. These injuries are occasionally associated with serious trauma to the orbital contents. This manuscript reviews these orbital injuries by considering the pertinent eye anatomy and the extensive examination usually performed by an ophthalmologist. Anterior and posterior segment injuries along with specific trauma to the optic nerve will also be discussed.