RT Book, Section A1 Reichman, Eric F. SR Print(0) ID 57717194 T1 Chapter 161. Eye Patching and Eye Shields T2 Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e YR 2013 FD 2013 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-161352-1 LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57717194 RD 2024/03/28 AB Eye shields are used to protect the eye from further injury when the integrity of the globe is compromised or potentially compromised. The best results are obtained when early repair of globe disruption occurs, before any contents leak out or change position.1,2 In contrast, eye patches are intended to prevent movement of the eyelid over an injured but intact cornea.3,4 In the past, eye patching was performed to protect the eye from bright light, facilitate healing of a corneal abrasion, or protect the cornea from injury during sleep. While there have been no substantial changes in the indications for eye shields and their method of application, eye patching has become increasingly controversial.5–8