Citation

Efthymios KI, Evangelos ME, Thomas NG, Konstantinos KM, Ioannis GP. Indian J. Ophthalmol. 2020; 68(10): 2279-2281.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Medknow Publications)

DOI

10.4103/ijo.IJO_107_20

PMID

32971692

Abstract

Penetrating ocular injuries from rotating wire brush is a previously underreported still preventable risk of ocular trauma which poses serious threats for vision. We describe a case of an injury caused by rotational wire brush to a pilot of a high-performance fighter plane, with an excellent visual outcome, and a fully restored vision and functionality status. Despite the unpropitious expected visual outcome due to the severity of the trauma, proper management can restore the vision. This is the first case, reporting this type of injury, with a fully restored vision to maintain flying status in a high performance and demanding military environment.

Language: en

Keywords

Ocular trauma; penetrating eye injury; rotating wire brush injury