Citation

Levine LM. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2003; 50(1): 137-48, vii.

Affiliation

Department of Ophthalmology, University of Florida, P.O. Box 100284, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA. levine@eye.ufl.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12713109

Abstract

Ocular trauma is a leading cause of visual loss in children. Understanding the fundamentals of eye trauma evaluation and management will help decrease associated ocular morbidity and visual loss. Many eye injuries are preventable and should not be viewed as random accidents. The primary care provider can help reinforce the need for protective eyewear during activities associated with ocular trauma. When evaluating infants who may have suffered child abuse, an ocular fundus examination is essential to rule out shaken infant syndrome.

Language: en