REBEL EM - March 29, 2021 - By Mark Ramzy
Paper: Yu CW, et al. Topical Pain Control for Corneal Abrasions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Acad Emerg Med. 2021 Jan 28. PMID: 33508879
“Clinical Question:
Whats are the healing rates, pain control and complications between all topical pain management and control for patients presenting with traumatic corneal abrasions?
Clinical Bottom Line:
Topical NSAIDs when used in the first 48 hours may help reduce pain with no significant complications and, alongside with diluted proparacaine, may be considered an alternative therapeutic option in patients presenting to the emergency department with corneal abrasions.”