Lateral Canthotomy and Cantholysis 
Primary indications 
 - Decreased visual acuity 
 - Intraocular pressure > 40 mm Hg 
 - Proptosis 
Secondary Indications 
 - Afferent pupillary defect 
 - Cherry red macula 
 - Opthalmoplegia 
 - Nerve head pallor 
 - Eye pain 
Contraindications 
 - Globe rupture 

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 5 years ago
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