Ocular Trauma
Pandemic may have affected consumer product-related eye injuries in older patients
NEW ORLEANS — The COVID-19 pandemic may have affected consumer product-related ocular injuries among the older population, according to a poster presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting.
Nerf gun-related ocular damage a burden on health care, patient resources
NEW ORLEANS — Nerf guns can cause ocular damage, contributing to the burden on health care and patient resources, according to a poster presentation at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting.
Corneal abrasion most common basketball-related eye injury
NEW ORLEANS — Corneal abrasions are the most common basketball-related eye injury, according to a poster presentation at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting.
Ocular trauma caused by intimate partner violence more common in women than men
Intimate partner violence-related ocular injuries are more prevalent among individuals aged 18 to 39 years. The patients are more often women than men, and home is the most common injury location, according to a study.
VIDEO: Agarwal explains how to treat ocular surgery injury
NEW YORK — In this Healio Video Perspective from OSN New York, Ashvin Agarwal, MS, gives advice on how to effectively treat difficult cases of trauma and injury in ocular surgery.
Incidence of pediatric ocular trauma higher than previously reported
The incidence of ocular trauma in pediatric patients may be higher than previously reported, according to a study presented at Real World Ophthalmology.
Ukrainian surgeons face multiple challenges treating severe combat ocular trauma
MILAN — Caring for patients in conflict zones, Ukrainian ophthalmologists work under constant pressure and face multiple challenges.
Expert consensus survey updates terminology on globe, adnexal trauma
VIDEO: Ophthalmologist returning from Ukraine appeals for used medical supplies
WASHINGTON — In this Healio Video Perspective from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Emil Chynn, MD, MBA, discusses a recent trip he took delivering medical supplies to Ukraine.