Ophthalmology

Emergency & Trauma Ophthalmology

This track will focus on the acute management of ophthalmic emergencies and ocular trauma, equipping clinicians with the tools to handle vision-threatening situations. Topics include blunt and penetrating injuries, chemical burns, orbital fractures, and acute vision loss due to vascular events. Experts will discuss triage protocols, imaging techniques, and surgical interventions such as lid laceration repair, globe rupture management, and intraocular foreign body removal. Attendees will gain insights into managing pediatric ocular emergencies and post-traumatic complications. Simulation-based workshops will offer hands-on training in emergency response, trauma suturing, and use of protective devices. This session is crucial for emergency physicians, trauma surgeons, and ophthalmologists responsible for rapid, life-saving interventions.