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Kohei Takayama¹, Tsutomu Yasukawa, Morio Okada

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Extensive scleral rupture from blunt eye trauma can be successfully repaired with prompt surgery. This case demonstrates that severe complications like retinal detachment may be avoided, preserving vision.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Trauma Surgery
Retinal Diseases

Background:

Scleral rupture following blunt ocular trauma is a severe injury.
It is frequently associated with sight-threatening complications such as proliferative vitreoretinopathy and retinal detachment.
Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for managing these injuries.

Observation:

A 56-year-old male presented with light perception visual acuity after blunt trauma to the left eye.
Computed tomography and clinical signs indicated a 25-mm scleral rupture, with the fundus obscured by hyphema.
The patient underwent immediate primary surgical repair under general anesthesia.

Findings:

The patient experienced a favorable outcome with no development of retinal detachment post-surgery.
Two years after the repair, visual acuity improved significantly to 12/20.
This case highlights the potential for successful management of extensive scleral ruptures.

Implications:

Extensive scleral ruptures do not invariably lead to proliferative vitreoretinopathy or retinal detachment.
Timely surgical repair can prevent severe visual impairment in cases of blunt ocular trauma.
This case underscores the importance of early surgical intervention in managing complex scleral ruptures.