SPECTRUM OF MINE BLAST OCULAR INJURIES

Mine Blast Ocular Injuries

Authors

  • Maj Qamar Ul Islam Classified Eye Specialist, PAK Field Hospital, Level III, Darfur Sudan

Abstract

Objective: To describe the pattern of injuries and common ocular manifestations due to landmine explosion in patients evacuated to Combined Military Hospital Pano Aqil.Study Design: Prospective, observational case series.Place and Duration of Study: Eye Department, CMH Pano Aqil from Jan 2006 to Aug 2007.
Patients and Methods: Thirty seven consecutive patients with mine blast ocular injuries were evaluated for types, pattern and extent of ocular damage. A detailed ophthalmic examination was carried out and all the relevant information was endorsed on a pre devised proforma. Patients were managed conservatively or surgically according to their ocular condition.

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Published

30-06-2010

Issue

Vol. 60 No. 2 (2010): June

Section

Field Medicine

How to Cite

1.
Islam MQU. SPECTRUM OF MINE BLAST OCULAR INJURIES: Mine Blast Ocular Injuries. Pak Armed Forces Med J [Internet]. 2010 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 23];60(2):300-3. Available from: https://pafmj.org/PAFMJ/article/view/1813