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Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|January 20, 1992
PubMed
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Tear gas spray canisters cause severe corneal injuries, including total epithelial abrasion that requires weeks to heal. Increased use among young people highlights a growing public health concern.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Trauma Medicine
  • Public Health

Context:

  • The Eye Clinic at Ullevål hospital observed a rise in corneal injuries.
  • These injuries were linked to the misuse of tear gas spray canisters.

Purpose:

  • To report on the incidence and severity of corneal injuries from tear gas sprays.
  • To raise awareness about the risks associated with tear gas spray misuse, particularly among youth.

Summary:

  • Six cases of corneal injury from tear gas spray canisters were treated over the past year.
  • Injuries ranged from abrasion to total corneal epithelial loss, with prolonged healing times.

Impact:

  • Highlights the potential for serious ocular damage from seemingly innocuous devices.
  • Emphasizes the need for public awareness and potentially policy interventions regarding tear gas spray accessibility and use.