Corneal Emergencies

In this episode of FOAMcast, Jeremy Faust and Lauren Westafer delve into a study from the Annals of Emergency Medicine regarding the safety of prescribing tetracaine for simple corneal abrasions. They discuss the study's methodology, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and findings, emphasizing the importance of avoiding indication creep. Lauren and Jeremy share their personal practices and how the study influences their approaches, while also providing core content on corneal abrasions, ulcers, and keratitis, highlighting differing opinions in Rosen's and Tintinalli's texts. They conclude with a review question and key takeaways, advising listeners to discuss practice changes with local groups and ophthalmologists.