Lacrimal Injuries

Lacrimal injuries are usually not isolated. They are almost always associated with lid injuries or orbital or nasal fractures. Eyelid, orbital and adnexal injuries can be a part of multisystem trauma. The basic ABCs of the trauma management should be considered and once the patient is stable, it is possible to properly examine the eyelid with the upper lacrimal passages, orbital injuriesOrbital injuries as well as the associated globe or optic nerve affection. It should be remembered that upper lacrimal drainage systemLacrimal drainage system can be involved in chemical or thermal injuries.