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Ruptured Globe Definition
Common names:
  • Eye Rupture
  • Globe Rupture
  • Ruptured Eye
  • Ruptured Globe
A person with a ruptured globe has a tear in the outer surface of the eyeball, caused by an injury. Globe rupture is an uncommon, but serious, injury that causes severe eye pain and a loss of vision.

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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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