Orbital Trauma

Whether in academic or private practice, ophthalmologists are often asked to see and manage patients with orbital trauma. These consults can be challenging: how soon do patients need to be seen, which require urgent care, and when should they be referred to oculoplastic and orbital surgery? In this episode, Drs. Natalie Homer and Andrea Tooley break down their approaches to orbital fractures, eyelid and canalicular lacerations, and intraocular foreign bodies. 

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CME Information

Release: March 9, 2023; expires March 9, 2026

Disclosures: 
Planner/Faculty: Dr. Redfern reports no relevant financial disclosures.
Faculty: Drs. Homer and Tooley report no relevant financial disclosures.
Review Panel: Dr. Mazeyar Saboori receives consulting and lecture fees from Aerie Pharmaceuticals. The following reviewers report no financial disclosures: Jeffrey D. Henderer, MD; Danah Albreiki, MBBS; Ashiyani Nariani, MD, MPH; Annie Moreau, MD; and Allison Umfress, MD.

Learning Objective: Upon completion of this episode, the listener should be able to describe the referral and management strategies for orbital fractures, eyelid and canalicular lacerations, and intraocular foreign bodies.

Audience: This activity is intended for comprehensive ophthalmologists.

Accreditation: The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hardware/Software Requirements: This learning activity requires a current web browser and speaker or headset capable of playing streaming audio.