Citation

Vilbergsson GR, Einarsdottir SO, Oskarsdottir SE, Olafsdottir E, Stefansson E. Laeknabladid 2010; 96(12): 763-765.

Vernacular Title

Viti til varnadar. Tvo alvarleg augnslys vegna fikts vid flugelda.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Icelandic Medical Association and the Medical Society of Reykjavik)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21149872

Abstract

In this article we describe two separate cases of serious eye injuries that were the result of two teenagers´ attempts to make home-made explosives out of fireworks. They had tampered with the same brand of firework, Víti, that appears to be popular for this purpose and instructions are available on the internet. One boy got an intraocular glass splinter and underwent vitrectomy for removal. The other boy suffered burns on his corneas that were treated with amniotic membranes. In both cases the outcome was better than expected at first. The objective of this article is to draw attention to the danger of tampering with fireworks and the necessity of preventive measures to minimize the risk of serious eye injuries. Vilbergsson GR, Einarsdottir SO, Oskarsdottir SE, Olafsdottir E, Stefansson E. Two serious eye injuries after tampering with fireworks. Icel Med J 2010; 96: 763-5 Key words: fireworks, eye, trauma, children, amniotic membrane, vitrectomy, intraocular foreign body, cornea. Correspondence: Einar Stefansson, einarste@landspitali.is.

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