Importance of Communication with Primary Care Doctors and Clinical Guidelines for Corneal Abrasions

The chapter delves into the necessity of communicating with primary care physicians about elderly and terminally ill patients, as well as providing continuous support for their families post-hospitalization. It also reviews an ASAP clinical guideline recommending the safe use of topical anesthetics for simple corneal abrasions every 30 minutes for the initial 24 hours. Additionally, the conversation touches on the disagreement between emergency physicians and the College of Ophthalmologists regarding the use of topical anesthetics and follow-up plans for corneal operations.