1st January 2024

An elderly patient recently treated for delirium secondary to a urinary tract infection has had a fall

An elderly patient recently treated for delirium secondary to a urinary tract infection has had a fall. She then developed left-sided periobital swelling and significant bruising of the face, which has worsened over the past two days. She is having difficulty opening her eye but reports pain on eye movements and double vision. Examination of the eye shows conjunctival hypereamia and a subconjunctival haemorrhage laterally. What is the most appropriate step in management?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.