CASE 24

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History

A 32-year-old construction worker was injured when a lye compound splashed into his eye. He arrives at the emergency center 15 minutes after the injury. The photograph illustrates the injured eye.

Questions

1. What would your first steps be in managing this patient?

 

2. What are your recommendations for subacute and long-term management?

 

3. What are the ocular complications of such an injury?

 

4. What is the prognosis?