Citation

Fannin LA, Fitch CP, Raymond WR, Flanagan JC, Mazzoli RA. Am. J. Ophthalmol. 1995; 120(3): 397-399.

Affiliation

Department of Ophthalmology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA 98431, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7661216

Abstract

PURPOSE/METHODS: Four patients had ocular or ocular adnexal injuries, which resulted from store merchandise display hooks. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS: Ocular and periocular injuries from display hooks include conjunctival, eyelid, and canalicular lacerations, as well as penetrating brain injury. Display hooks are commonly used in retail establishments and pose a high risk when placed below eye level.

Language: en