Optometry Spark Notes #1 - Corneal abrasions with FB
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Corneal abrasions due to foreign body:
removal of fb
removal of rust ring if metallic
ATs
antibiotic drop or ointment QID
oral NSAIDs and mydriatic drops if needed for moderate/severe pain
Hi Tyler. A well done presentation and very descriptive. I look forward to your next video.
He's backkk ;)
If their is a small speck or “rust ring” left will it eventually go away if left alone or is it still highly recommended to be burred out?
Cold compress PRN for pain. Discuss risk (and signs/symptoms/onset) of fungal infection if due to vegetative material. Also discuss risk of future recurrent corneal erosion. Sometimes, if metallic FB has been there long enough, and the rust is deep enough, you may need to leave some near the base so it can slough anterior to retrieve later (or allow it to do such spontaneously). Lastly, some consideration to Doxy (orally) or oral Vit C to reduce risk of scar formation (if near central visual axis). I usually see these folks the next day and then determine follow up from there.
Keith Poindexter thank you! What kind of BCL do you like to use? Also, what is your dosing and frequency for doxy and vit c if you use it?
I would also put a bandage contact lens and see the pt the next day
Does optometrist perform minor surgical??
Hey Tyler, did you ever consider any other fields beside science?
I considered engineering for a little while but I was pretty set on something science/math related by the end of high school. Thanks for the question!
Hello, my name is Samantha and I have a few questions to ask you. First off, I am currently a high school student who's looking to pursue a career in optometry. I have a plan on what I would like to do once I graduate highschool, and I wanted to know what you think about it:
I would first like to get my pre-requisites done at UT Austin. I would major in biology and then get my bachelors degree in it. UT does offer a course guide for pre-optometry, and it says that I would take my OAT during my 3rd year of college. After this, I would like to transfer to (hopefully!) the University of Houston School of Optometry, where I would stay another four years.
I'm looking into an abundance of scholarships to help pay for this all as well. Other facts for my situation would be that I'm in the top 10% in my school, so I automatically get into any college in Texas. My question is, does this sound good? And could you make a video addressing the basics of optometry (as in what you do on a daily basis, what you learned in college, and what you should learn)? Your videos help me understand what being an optometrist is like, and I appreciate that very much!
Samantha it sounds like you’re on the right track! Just get your pre-reqs done in undergrad and study for the OAT in your third year. What you need to learn will be taught to you once you get into optometry school. If you major in anything biology, biomedical sciences, physiology, etc. you will be well prepared for optometry school. The biggest thing is to get your pre-req courses out of the way to prove you can handle the academics in optometry school, which sounds like you have no problems with being a good student. As far as what it’s like being an OD, yes, ill will probably need to make a video about that. Most of it is taking with patients regarding education of their eyes, assessing ocular health, and charting, lots of charting.. for legal and quality eye care purposes
@@rogueregimen Thank you so much for your insight! Even though I'm a bit nervous about starting this journey, I know with hardworking and dedication I can pull it off. I'm grateful for your videos and guides to being an optometrist as well!