OCULAR INJURIES CAUSED BY LIGHTNING STRIKES: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE AND PRESENTATION OF TWO CLINICAL CASES

Abstract

Secondary injuries caused by lightning strikes are not frequent; however survivors have important sequelae in organs and tissues. We describe two cases, the first one with lightning-induced maculopathy and the other case involves lens damage. This paper discusses factors that determine the extent of injuries and review the management for each one.

Keywords

• lightning strike
• eye injury
• maculopathy
• cataract
• electric shock