American journal of ophthalmology
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Comparative Study
Traumatic pediatric retinal detachment: a comparison between open and closed globe injuries.
To compare retinal detachment as a result of open and closed globe trauma in a pediatric age group. ⋯ The type, extent, and severity of the retinal detachment were similar in both open and closed globe injuries, suggesting that the detachment is caused by secondary indirect impact of globe deformation. The anatomic and functional surgical outcome was guarded and similar, suggesting that further surgical innovation is required to improve the visual outcome in this age group.