In this episode of Surgery 101 where we will cover practical tips for recognizing and managing eye trauma.
The objectives of this episode are:
1. Eyelid lacerations: recognize if these involve the eyelid margin or the canalicular system, and recognize why medial lid lacerations are often the most concerning.
2. Orbital compartment syndrome: recognize signs of this ophthalmic emergency and explain why a lateral canthotomy and cantholysis is the urgent procedure of choice.
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