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Optic disc laceration with combined retinal artery and vein occlusion following penetrating injury
Author(s) -
Lee MunWai,
Lee ShuYen,
Ong SzeGuan
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
clinical and experimental ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.3
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1442-9071
pISSN - 1442-6404
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2007.01518.x
Subject(s) - medicine , penetrating trauma , occlusion , blindness , ophthalmology , eye injuries , optic disc , central retinal vein occlusion , surgery , central retinal vein , central retinal artery , poison control , retinal , injury prevention , optometry , macular edema , blunt , environmental health
A bstract Ocular trauma is a major cause of unilateral blindness and male adults in the working age group have been found to have higher rates of ocular injury. A case of a work‐related penetrating ocular trauma with an intraocular foreign body causing an optic disc laceration and consequently a combined retinal arterial and venous occlusion is presented. The patient did not recover useful vision despite early surgical intervention. This case highlights an unusual sequelae following penetrating ocular trauma as well as the importance of safety eyewear for individuals in high‐risk occupations.