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Optic nerve avulsion associated with central retinal artery occlusion following rotational globe injury.

Authors :
Lohmror I
Hada M
Agarwal V
Khilnani K
Source :
Indian journal of ophthalmology [Indian J Ophthalmol] 2018 Jul; Vol. 66 (7), pp. 1040-1041.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Avulsion of the optic nerve head is a rare and severe complication of ocular blunt trauma. Herein, we describe a case of 16-year-old boy, who presented with a rare combination of optic nerve avulsion associated with central retinal artery occlusion, following blunt trauma with a leather ball. This report highlights the potential blinding complication following rotational injury.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1998-3689
Volume :
66
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian journal of ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
29941768
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijo.IJO_149_18