Citation

Friedman SM. Ophthalmic Surg. Lasers 1999; 30(8): 676-677.

Affiliation

Vitreous and Retina Consultants, Winter Haven, FL, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10507572

Abstract

Optic nerve avulsion secondary to a basketball injury is a rare complication. The patient underwent a vitrectomy for a non-clearing vitreous hemorrhage. The nerve was partially avulsed with multiple choroidal ruptures in the fovea. It was concluded that optic nerve disorders rarely occur after basketball injuries. Patients with a dense vitreous hemorrhage may benefit from a vitrectomy although the vision will be limited by the optic nerve disorder.

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