1. Management of Orbital Trauma.
- Author
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Pelton, Ron W., Purdy, Eric Paul, Hartstein, Morris E., and Fante, Robert G.
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OPHTHALMOLOGISTS , *TRAUMATIC shock (Pathology) , *MOTOR vehicles , *TRAFFIC accidents , *GUNSHOT wounds - Abstract
The article discusses types of injury associated with orbital trauma and treatment options available for the comprehensive ophthalmologist. It indicates the association of facial trauma with events that impart significant high-velocity forces to the body like motor vehicle accidents or gunshot wounds. It indicates that a successful management of injuries and conditions associated with orbital trauma needs a thorough understanding or orbital anatomy and treatment options.
- Published
- 2013