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Evaluation and Management of Diplopia in the Emergency Department
Diplopia is an uncommon presenting complaint in the emergency department that can be associated with life- and vision-threatening diagnoses. Comprehensive management typically requires an interdisciplinary team, often including both ophthalmology and neurology. This article provides emergency physicians with an organized resource that they can quickly reference for guidance on the assessment, management, and disposition of diplopia patients.
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‘Doc, I Can’t See’: The Emergency Medicine Approach to Acute Atraumatic Vision Loss
This article will discuss the various emergent causes of vision loss, including necessary diagnostic testing, imaging, and needed interventions and consultations. Most importantly, emergency medicine clinicians must be sensitive to the goal of restoration and preservation of as much vision as possible.
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Etafilcon A Drug-Eluting Contact Lens with Ketotifen (Acuvue Theravision with Ketotifen)
Ketotifen-eluting contact lens can be prescribed to correct refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) for phakic or aphakic patients who wear suitable lens and experience ocular itch caused by allergic conjunctivitis.
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Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 1.25% (Vuity)
Pilocarpine ophthalmic solution (OS) can be prescribed to treat presbyopia.
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Varenicline Nasal Spray (Tyrvaya)
Varenicline nasal spray is indicated to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.