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Retinal Detachment Model in Rodents by Subretinal Injection of Sodium Hyaluronate
Published on: September 11, 2013
[Airbag hit as a cause of retinal detachment--case report]
Zofia Michalewska1, Janusz Michalewski, Zofia Nawrocka
1Kliniki Okulistycznej Jasne Błonia w Lodzi.
Purpose:
The aim of this paper is presentation of a patient with retinal detachment due to airbag hit in a car accident.
Material And Methods:
50 years old woman with posttraumatic retinal detachment underwent cerclage and pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil injection. Phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation followed.
Results:
Final visual acuity of 0.5 was achieved. No postoperative complications were observed.
Conclusions:
Despite the complicated preoperative situation, good anatomic and functional results could be achieved. Airbag may be also cause of severe ocular trauma.
