Postoperative Management of Corneal Abrasions and Clinical Implications: a Comprehensive Review

AbstractPurpose of ReviewTotal patient care is of extreme importance during the administration of anesthesia. Proper care of the eye is necessary during all anesthetic administrations, especially during the administration of general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care. By paying attention to details, the likelihood of an occurrence of eye injuries is reduced.Recent FindingsThough perioperative eye injuries are rare during general anesthesia, they do account for 2 –3% of claims against anesthesiologists. Ocular injuries may occur during general anesthesia even when tape has been utilized for eye closure. Corneal abrasions are the most common injuries that have been attributed to direct trauma to the eye, exposure keratopathy, or chemical injury. Using a hyd rogel patch during general anesthesia is also associated with more frequent corneal injury than previously thought.SummaryPrevention of anesthesia-related eye injuries assumes a high priority since the eye is one of the major sense organs of the body. The eye can be damaged during anesthesia for both non-ophthalmic and ophthalmic surgeries.
Source: Current Pain and Headache Reports - Category: Neurology Source Type: research