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This article is a review of common nonpenetrating eye trauma often seen in the pediatric population. The article covers the basic eye examination in the emergency setting as well as the diagnosis and management of common ocular pathology, including corneal abrasions, ocular burns, traumatic hyphema, orbital fractures, and subacute pathology (eg, traumatic iritis, retinal detachment). Further discussion focuses on the pharmaceutical options for treating ocular pathology and indications for consultation with ophthalmology and surgery, and hospital admission.