Deep Eye Infections | Canthotomy and Cantholysis

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of July 9-14, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Monday Spoon Feed:Orbital cellulitis is a high-risk and low-prevalence disease characterized by a painful, red eye, usually with eyelid erythema. Red flags include pain with eye movements, photophobia, diplopia, decreased visual acuity, decreased color vision, and proptosis.Tuesday Spoon Feed:This retrospective study showed that EM providers are equipped to perform lateral canthotomy and cantholysis (C&C) in cases of orbital compartment syndrome (OCS), with success rates comparable to ophthalmologists.