Medical professionals from across the Bicol region recently convened for the Philippine Medical Association – Camarines Sur Medical Association (PMA-CSMA) Annual Convention, a key event dedicated to advancing clinical expertise and local healthcare standards.
A highlight of the convention was the guest lecture by Dr. Maria Clarissa Tan, who addressed a diverse audience of physicians on the critical topic of “Recognition and Management of Common Ophthalmic Emergencies.”
Bridging the Gap in Eye Care
In many emergency settings, the first point of contact for a patient with an eye injury isn’t always an ophthalmologist. Dr. Tan’s session focused on empowering general practitioners and specialists alike with the tools to:
- Identify Red Flags: Distinguishing between minor irritations and vision-threatening conditions like acute glaucoma or retinal detachment.
- Immediate Intervention: Providing best practices for stabilizing patients before referral.
- Trauma Management: Handling chemical burns and physical trauma to the ocular area with precision.
The lecture emphasized that in the world of ophthalmology, time is vision. By sharpening the diagnostic skills of the region’s doctors, Dr. Tan’s insights aim to improve patient outcomes and prevent avoidable vision loss across Camarines Sur.
