Citation

Schneck M, Weitzman S, Lifshitz T, Biedner B. Harefuah 1997; 133(10): 423-8, 504.

Affiliation

Dept. of Ophthalmology, Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheba.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Israel Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9418310

Abstract

Penetrating injuries of the eye are an important cause of unilateral visual loss. We studied a series of 82 cases of penetrating injuries treated here from 1987 through 1993. The injuries were caused by sharp objects in 66% and blunt trauma in 6%. The prognosis after a penetrating injury is greatly influenced by the nature of the injury and the extent of the initial drainage. Among factors associated with an unfavorable visual outcome were diminished preoperative visual acuity and scleral wounds with dense vitreous hemorrhage.

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