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Illustration of central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) highlighting arterial obstruction and the role of thrombolysis.

Clinical Conundrum — What is the Role of Thrombolysis in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion?

While CRAO is often called an "eye stroke," current evidence does not support routine thrombolysis. Recent randomized trials, such as THEIA and TenCRAOS, show no visual benefit over aspirin and potential safety risks. Emergency management should focus on rapid diagnosis ...

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Systemic Review and Meta Analysis on Topical Pain Control in Corneal Abrasions

 Background Information: Corneal abrasions are responsible for the largest proportion of eye-related chief complaints in patients presenting to emergency departments in the United States. There is substantial variability in physician practice when it comes to pain control. Ophthalmology literature has ...

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REBEL Core Cast 42.0 – Orbital Compartment Syndrome

Take Home Points Trauma resulting in a retrobulbar hemorrhage can lead to orbital compartment syndrome which is a vision threatening injury Diagnosis is made clinically based on the presence of an afferent pupillary defect, vision loss and an intraocular pressure ...

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