Presentation
Right side ocular blunt trauma and sudden right eye pain.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ocular globe rupture
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Right eye cornea, lens, and uveo-scleral layer tears are seen and the ruptured eye appears like a parachute. Right side preseptal and lacrimal gland swelling are also noted.
Case Discussion
Ocular globe rupture is an emergency and needs urgent diagnosis and treatment because in some cases vision of the patient can be preserved. Some authors described the shape of the ruptured eye globe as a flat tire sign.
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