Mechanisms of Eye Injuries From Fireworks
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Mechanisms of eye injuries from fireworks.
Injuries from fireworks are prevalent among youth. The eye is the most frequently injured body part and accounts for more than 2000 injuries annually. Although it is suggested the pressure wave caused by explosions (i.e. blast overpressure) can cause serious eye injuries, there is no clear evidence to support this. The purpose of this research is to assess whether blast overpressure or projecte...
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عنوان ژورنال: JAMA
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0098-7484
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2012.6964