Penetrating injury to the globe

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Sudden loss of vision whilst participating in archery. Arrow disrupted.

Patient Data

Age: 35
Gender: Male

Defect in the infero-medial sclera of the left eye with a tubular metallic foreign body entering the globe causing it to be deflated with blood in the posterior chamber and gas.

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