- Every patient with facial burns should have a thorough eye exam. If available, consult an ophthalmologist for all patients with facial burns or corneal injury verified by Wood's lamp exam. Eye exams should be done early, before facial edema sets in.
- If no injury exists, lubricate the eyes of intubated patients every 2 hours with lacrilube.
- If a corneal injury is identified, use a Fox shield to cover the eyes and apply ophthalmic erythromycin ointment at least every 2 hours.
- If there is suspicion of an open globe injury, no drops or ointment should be applied, place a Fox eye shield and refer to an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. For further details, please refer to the Joint Trauma System Ocular Trauma CPG.4