Traumatic globe luxation

Acta Ophthalmol (Copenh). 1992 Dec;70(6):844-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1992.tb04900.x.

Abstract

A case of globe luxation which followed a relatively slight trauma is presented. The luxation was accompanied by laceration of the conjunctiva in this case. After achieving reposition in the emergency room, the patient underwent a surgical exploration of extraocular muscles and conjunctival fornices where many eyelashes were removed. The clinical features and management of globe luxation is discussed, importance of surgical exploration is emphasized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Conjunctiva / injuries
  • Conjunctiva / surgery
  • Eye Injuries / complications*
  • Eyelashes / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male