Citation

Levy J, Kratz A, Lifshitz T. Can. J. Ophthalmol. 2005; 40(6): 747-749.

Affiliation

Department of Ophthamology, Saroka University Medical Center, P.O. Box 151, Beer-Shava 84101.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Canadian Ophthalmological Society)

DOI

10.1139/i05-087

PMID

16391640

Abstract

Case report: We describe 2 patients who sustained eye injuries when tractor wheels exploded while being inflated. Descriptions of ocular involvement from such accidents are rare in the literature. One of our patients experienced severe eye trauma requiring enucleation. In the second case, despite trauma to both eyes, 20/20 vision was recovered. Comments: Injuries from exploding tires are compared to those seen in the context of air-bag deployment, and safety recommendations are discussed.