Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Ocular injuries caused by fireworks.

L M Levitz1, J K Miller, M Uwe

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of the Witwatersrand Medical School, Johannesburg, South Africa. 123lewis@chiron.wits.ac.za

Journal of AAPOS : the Official Publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
|October 26, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Legalizing fireworks sales led to ocular injuries, primarily in young males, similar to Western countries. Education programs should target this demographic to prevent future fireworks-related eye injuries.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Modeling the response of a biofilm to silver-based antimicrobial.

Mathematical biosciences·2013
Same author

Mathematical modelling of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm growth and treatment in the cystic fibrosis lung.

Mathematical medicine and biology : a journal of the IMA·2013
Same author

Nanoparticle deposition onto biofilms.

Annals of biomedical engineering·2012
Same author

The in vitro action of sulfonamides and penicillin on Actinomyces.

Journal of bacteriology·2010
Same author

ZNF217, a candidate breast cancer oncogene amplified at 20q13, regulates expression of the ErbB3 receptor tyrosine kinase in breast cancer cells.

Oncogene·2010
Same author

Ticks; carriers of diseases of man and animals.

The Cornell veterinarian·2010

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • The deregulation of fireworks sales in South Africa preceded this study.
  • Ocular injuries from fireworks were not previously reported in the region before 1995.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the consequences of suddenly legalizing fireworks sales.
  • To determine the spectrum of ocular injuries caused by fireworks in South Africa.
  • To compare these injuries with those reported in Western countries.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective follow-up of patients presenting with ocular injuries during New Year celebrations (1996-1997).
  • Analysis of presenting features of firework-related ocular injuries.
  • Comparison with international data on fireworks-related eye trauma.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Ocular injuries predominantly affected young male patients.
  • Injuries were typically unilateral and responsive to treatment.
  • Two patients experienced permanent blindness due to their injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Young males are at high risk for fireworks-related ocular injuries, irrespective of background.
  • Findings are consistent with global trends, indicating similar injury patterns worldwide.
  • Targeted public education campaigns for young males are recommended for countries considering fireworks legalization.