Knowledge and skills for extraocular foreign body removal: a study with physicians, medical students and ophthalmologists

Objective: To identify the knowledge and skills of generalist physicians and medical interns, as well as the perception of ophthalmologists regarding academic training for extraocular foreign body removal. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study with a qualitative and quantitative approach. The study included physicians on duty in the emergency department of a university hospital and an Emergency Care Unit. Results: The total number of participants was 87, including 18 generalist physicians on duty, 59 medical students, and 10 [...]