Ena ocular - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which ocular emergency requires the most emergent management? A. Radiation burn B. Chemical burn C. Acute angle-closure glaucoma D. Central retinal artery occlusion Correct Answers Your correct answer: D A chemical burn of the eye requires the most emergent intervention to avoid permanent vision loss caused by cellular protein damage or ischemia. Acute angle-closure glaucoma and central retinal artery occlusion are time-sensitive emergencies but not as emergent as a chemical burn. A radiati...