Warning

Lateral canthotomy is an emergency procedure. It should only be performed by someone who is competent, and who has done training in this procedure. However, as an aide memoire we are linking to the St Mungo's page on performing a canthotomy.

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 18/02/2026

Next review date: 18/02/2027

Author(s): Deepankar Datta.

Reviewer name(s): Deepankar Datta.