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Eye Injury Types

Types of eye injury include:

Eye foreign body
Arc welder's burns
Blowout fracture of the orbit
Chemical conjunctivitis
Corneal abrasion
Eye contusion from sports or altercations
Hyphema from a severe contusion injury
Retinal detachment
Subconjunctival hemorrhage

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Related Topics:

Blowout fracture of the orbit
Corneal abrasion
Eye chemical injury
Eye contusion
Eye foreign body
Eye pain
Hyphema
Ruptured globe
Subconjunctival hemorrhage
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Last Updated: Aug 28, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Eye Injury References:

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Welch LS, Hunting KL, Mawudeku A. Injury surveillance in construction: eye injuries. Appl Occup Environ Hyg. 2001 Jul;16(7):755-62.