Citation

Norman ME, Albertson D, Younge BR. Surv. Ophthalmol. 2001; 46(1): 19-24.

Affiliation

Seacoast Ophthalmology, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA.

Comment In:

Surv Ophthalmol. 2002 May-Jun;47(3):292; author reply 292-3

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11525786

Abstract

Every year in the USA, 100-150 people die and 1000-1500 others are injured by lightning strikes. Ophthalmic and neurologic injuries from lightning strike are common. The most common permanent ocular sequela is cataract, but many areas of the eye can be affected. Prompt evaluation by an ophthalmologist is imperative for maximizing outcomes. Incidence and mechanisms of lightning strike injury are summarized, with special emphasis on the treatment of ocular injuries.

Language: en