Monocular painless vision loss in the emergency department: multipurpose utility of point-of-care ultrasound

Eye-related symptoms are a common presentation in the emergency department (ED). The cases range from simple viral conjunctivitis to trauma-related eye injuries. One pathological condition that could lead to vision loss is retinal artery occlusion (RAO). Evaluation of a patient with an eye symptom requires thorough eye examination and, in certain instances, advanced imaging. Consultation with an ophthalmologist is also necessary for cases that require treatment recommendations and further testing.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine Source Type: research