European journal of ophthalmology
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To describe a case of trans-orbital intra-cranial air gun injury with a discussion on air gun related morbidity and mortality. ⋯ Air gun design has changed in recent years resulting in an increased morbidity and mortality. Stricter legislation on the sale and use of these weapons needs to be implemented.
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To analyze the anatomic and functional consequences of wine-cork injury to the eye in relation to the patient's age and the type of cork and wine. ⋯ Bottle-cork eye injuries account for 10.8% of post-traumatic hospital admissions to our department. Most of them are due to sparkling white wine served at room temperature. There is no correlation between ocular injury and the eye-bottle distance or the type of cork.