Traumatic Avulsion of Globe: A Rare Incidence of Ocular Trauma

  • RS Chauhan Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
  • Apoorva Goel Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7492-6469
Keywords: Road Traffic Accident, Ocular Trauma, Avulsed Globe, Orbital Implant

Abstract

Ocular trauma secondary to Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) is the most common cause of monocular visual disability and their incidence is on a rise in developing countries like India. RTA leading to globe avulsion though rare can be a challenging situation when encountered. Here we report a case of a 40 years old man who presented after a high impact road traffic accident with globe avulsion and multiple fractures of head and orbit. Keeping in mind the health burden associated with RTA, there is an ardent need for strict traffic rules and public education in developing countries.

How to cite this article:
Chuahan RS, Goel A. Traumatic Avulsion of Globe: A Rare Incidence of Ocular Trauma. Int J Preven Curat Comm Med 2019; 5(4): 16-17.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2454.325X.201924

Author Biography

RS Chauhan, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.

Professor and unit head- IV, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India

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Published
2020-04-23