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- J A Linden and G S Renner.
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston City Hospital, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts, USA.
- Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 1995 Aug 1; 13 (3): 581-605.
AbstractTrauma to the globe is a common problem seen in the emergency department that may lead to significant permanent visual disability. Common causes of globe trauma include motor vehicle crashes, assaults, falls, and sports-related and occupational injuries. Rapid collection of accurate historical data, expedient physical examination, evaluation, and treatment are of paramount importance in preserving visual capacity. This article summarizes the initial diagnostic and therapeutic approach, important prognostic indicators, and delayed complications of the traumatized globe. Accurate diagnosis and proper disposition are vital in salvaging visual capacity.
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