Jhalini Jawaheer

Keywords Corneal injuries eye infections intraocular pressure ischaemic optic neuropathy ocular trauma prone position Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Papp, A.M. ∙ Justin, G.A. ∙ Vernau, C.T. ... Perioperative corneal abrasions after nonocular surgery: a systematic review Cornea. 2019; 38:927-932 2. Risks associated with your anaesthetic, Section 5: damage to the eye during general anaesthesia.Royal College of Anaesthetists, 2017 3.

Ophthalmology can be unfamiliar territory for the anaesthetist and intensivist. This updated article describes the clinical signs that may indicate injury to the eye, relevant to the operating theatre and intensive care environments. Patients are at risk of corneal abrasions, exposure keratopathy and chemosis.

To view the full text, please login as a subscribed user or purchase a subscription. Click here to view the full text on ScienceDirect. Abstract Ophthalmology can be unfamiliar territory for the anaesthetist and intensivist. This article describes the signs associated with iatrogenic injury to the eye in the operating theatre and the intensive care unit. Patients are at risk of corneal abrasions, exposure keratopathy and chemosis.