Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (Jan 2014)

Luxation of Eye ball following trauma: Novel simple treatment

  • Essam A Osman,
  • Adel Al-Akeely

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.138626
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 62, no. 7
pp. 812 – 813

Abstract

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Luxation of the eye globe is a rare occasion but it carries a risk of threat to permanent vision loss especially when associated with very high intraocular pressure. Appropriate intervention should be undertaken instantly. Predisposing factors include; eyes as in shallow orbital sockets, floppy eyelid syndrome, and exophthalmos. Prompt reduction results in restoration of full anatomical and visual recovery in otherwise healthy eyes. We report a case of globe luxation following trauma by door handle in a 65-year-old female, who recovered completely after reposition of the globe using Desmarres Lid Retractors.

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