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 3,178 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
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.