ase history with attention to the nature of any known trauma and all patient symptomseasurement of visual acuity if possible andvaluation of the anterior segment OPR 61The location size depth ID: 941429
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7.14Removal of Foreign Bodies from the CorneaDescriptionPatients present to optometrists with foreign bodiessuperficially adherent toor embedded within the surface of their ase history, with attention to the nature of any known trauma and all patient symptoms;easurement of visual acuity, if possible; andvaluation of the anterior segment (OPR 6.1The location, size, depth and nature of corneal foreign bodies must be documented in the patienthealth record (OPR 5.1). oreign bodies that perforatethe cornea must be referred to aphysicianfor immediate evaluation and treatment (OPR 4.6Ocular Urgencies and Emergencies). Removal of corneal foreign bodies involves:topical anaesthesia of the cornea(removal by irrigation with saline, if superficial;removal with an appropriate instrument,if embedded.Members providing th
is service must be competent in performing these techniques and have a thorough understanding of the anatomical features of the cornea.Appropriate infection control (OPR 4.7) must be implementedPostremoval managementcorneal foreign bodies involves:evaluationof the anterior segmentapplication of topical antiinfectiveeye drops, cycloplegic eye dropand/or a bandage contact lens, as clinically indicated;prescribing drugs (OPR 4.4), as clinically indicated;followup appointments, as clinically indicated;further investigation of any unexplained signs or symptoms; and performance of additional diagnostic testing, as indicated by the nature of any trauma.Patients must be informed of any corneal scarring that results from foreign body injury to the corneal stroma.Clinical Guideline First Published: N/A (2016 Draft)