eye disorders
How To Irrigate the Eye and Do Eyelid Eversion
Aftercare for Eye Irrigation and Eyelid Eversion
Do an ophthalmologic examination, including Visual acuity , When necessary (eg, severe Chemical burns ), obtain ophthalmologic consultation for continuing care or 24-hour follow-up care. Prescribe lubrication (preservative-freeartificial tearsand ointment) and topical antibiotics (eg,moxifloxacin0.5% drops 3 times a day for about 3 days) for patients with mild corneal damage resulting from minor chemical exposures. Consider using an eye patch or systemic analgesics to help alleviate pain, as well as a cycloplegic (homatropine 5% orcyclopentolate1% twice daily; avoidphenylephrinebecause it can cause vasoconstriction and increase ischemia). Instruct the patient to return to the emergency department within 24 hours if symptoms fail to improve or worsen. 