Ocular Trauma
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Ocular trauma is any injury that affects the eye or the structures around it, caused by blows, foreign objects, chemical substances, or sudden pressure changes.
Why it matters to treat it: The eye is a delicate organ, and an injury can compromise vision if it is not evaluated in time; that is why, after an eye accident, it is best to seek care without delay.
Possible manifestations: Pain, redness, tearing, blurred vision, or a foreign-body sensation may accompany the injury.
Which specialist treats it? The ophthalmologist assesses the extent of the damage and, in emergencies, the emergency physician provides initial care. In the case of an eye injury, receiving a professional evaluation as soon as possible is the safest option.
Data on 2,939 doctors who treat ocular trauma
Which specialist treats ocular trauma?
Eye trauma should be evaluated right away by an ophthalmologist, a specialist in the eyes; an optometrist, general practitioner, or emergency medicine physician can provide initial care if an ophthalmologist is not immediately available. Seek care without delay if you suffer a blow or injury to the eye.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in ocular trauma
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Sarish del Real
Dr. Eduardo Guardiola García
Dr. Juan Rivas Najera
Dr. Benjamín Cantú López
Dr. Mario Alfonso Saenz Salinas
Dr. Rafael Regalado Salinas
Frequently asked questions
What is ocular trauma?
Ocular trauma is any injury that affects the eye or the structures around it, caused by blows, foreign objects, chemical substances, or sudden pressure changes.
Which doctor treats ocular trauma?
Eye trauma should be evaluated right away by an ophthalmologist, a specialist in the eyes; an optometrist, general practitioner, or emergency medicine physician can provide initial care if an ophthalmologist is not immediately available. Seek care without delay if you suffer a blow or injury to the eye.