Available online 5 October 2022

This article describes care of the eye through a period of potential vulnerability, during patient management under general anaesthesia and in the intensive care unit. Risk factors, mechanisms of injury, recognition and management of common and important eye injuries are covered, as well as good practice points and preventative measures pertinent to all anaesthetists and intensive care staff.

Chemosis

conjunctivitis

corneal abrasion

exposure keratopathy

eye care

intraocular pressure

ischaemic optic neuropathy

keratitis

postoperative visual loss

prone position

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