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Review
. 2006 Mar;90(2):305-28, vii-viii.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2005.11.009.

Approach to ophthalmologic emergencies

Jerry Naradzay  1 , Robert A Barish
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Review

Approach to ophthalmologic emergencies

Jerry Naradzay et al. Med Clin North Am. 2006 Mar.

Abstract

This article presents evaluation and treatment approaches to ophthalmologic conditions that are likely to be encountered in a primary care office. These conditions can be organized by diagnostic category, symptoms, and location of complaint. By using one ora combination of these categories, the practitioner can provide appropriate, timely, and effective ophthalmologic evaluation and treatment. Acute conditions are categorized according to urgency of intervention.

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