Algorithm may predict ocular injuries in patients with orbital fractures

Researchers created an algorithm for non-ophthalmologists to assist in triage decisions and help predict ocular injuries in patients who have experienced an orbital fracture.
“This is relevant because access to a specialized ophthalmic exam is limited in many settings, and it can be costly for patients to travel to a location where they have access to such an exam. It would therefore be useful to create a tool that we could share with the non-ophthalmologist so that they can know when to involve ophthalmology in the setting of orbital fracture,” (Read more...)

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