Blunt ocular trauma secondary to "war games".
1990; National Institutes of Health; Volume: 22; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês
Autores
Nick Mamalis, Monson Mc, Farnsworth St, White Gl,
Tópico(s)Restraint-Related Deaths
Resumo"War games" are gaining popularity in the western United States. These recreational contests involve members of one team attempting to shoot their opponents with high-velocity dye or paint pellets fired from air guns. Unfortunately, serious eye injuries occur when participants do not use protective eye wear. We report a case of severe blunt ocular trauma resulting in a hyphema, choroidal rupture, and retinal and vitreal hemorrhage secondary to a paint pellet striking an unprotected eye. This injury resulted in a significant visual defect in this patient.
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