Eye injuries and prevention

A disproportionate share of ocular and orbital injuries occur in children. This article reviews the evaluation and initial management of ocular trauma and chemical burns to the eye. Traumatic conditions are classified according to the particular area of the eye or orbit involved; chemical burns cons...

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Published inThe Pediatric clinics of North America Vol. 40; no. 4; p. 827
Main Author Catalano, R A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1993
Subjects
Athletic Injuries - prevention & control
Burns, Chemical - therapy
Child
Eye Burns - chemically induced
Eye Burns - therapy
Eye Injuries - diagnosis
Eye Injuries - prevention & control
Eye Injuries - therapy
Humans
Male
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Summary:A disproportionate share of ocular and orbital injuries occur in children. This article reviews the evaluation and initial management of ocular trauma and chemical burns to the eye. Traumatic conditions are classified according to the particular area of the eye or orbit involved; chemical burns constitute a separate section. Sports-related injuries and their prevention are emphasized.
ISSN:0031-3955
DOI:10.1016/S0031-3955(16)38590-X