Cataract, Refractive Error, and Spectacle Dependence as Risk Factors for Ocular and Orbital Trauma Following Mechanical Falls, a Retrospective Analysis at a Level One Trauma Center

Abstract

Mechanical falls are associated with a spectrum of ocular and orbital injury, presenting unique challenges in management for the ophthalmologist. This study aims to quantify the rates of cataract, refractive error, and spectacle dependence as risk factors for mechanical falls resulting in orbital and ocular injury.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 07, 2019
Accession Number
AD1081306

Entities

People

  • Aditya Mehta
  • Andrew Plaster
  • Bradley Bishop
  • Brett Davies
  • Donovan Reed
  • Frank Valentin
  • Joseph Santamaria

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cataracts
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Injuries
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Ophthalmology
  • Physicians
  • Public Health
  • Risk
  • Risk Factors
  • United States

Readers

  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space