BACKGROUND Ocular trauma is the leading cause of monocular visual disability and noncongenital unilateral blindness in children. This study describes the epidemiology and medical care associated with nonfatal pediatric (≤ 17 years of age) eye injury-related hospitalization in the largest industrial base for plastic toy production in China. METHODS A population-based retrospective study of pat...

Purpose: Prospective study of fireworks related eye injuries in India Methods: Patients admitted during 2009-2013. Results: Total: 82 eyes from 66 patients, 40/66 (60%) by Rockets. Mean age 14 years. Male predominance (47, 70%), 50% minors (< 16 yrs), Most common: lids, corneal erosions and abrasions (25/82, 30%). Severe: 8/82 eyes (10%) mostly due to falling rocket stick and unexploded cracker...

The trauma.org website attempts to ‘promote and disseminate the knowledge and practice of injury prevention and trauma care throughout the world’. The website contains a wealth of information regarding the management of trauma victims, as well as news about upcoming conferences and events in the field. The present review will focus on the ‘moulage’ link, which can be reached from the main traum...