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Perforating globe injury from Taser trauma
Savak Teymoorian1, Ashley N San Filippo, Abraham K Poulose
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri 64108, USA. sevakteymoorian@hotmail.com
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|June 17, 2010
Summary
Taser trauma can cause severe eye injuries, including globe perforation and vision loss. Even with prompt medical care, such incidents may lead to permanent vision impairment and require eye removal.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Surgery
- Forensic Medicine
Background:
- Taser devices are widely used by law enforcement.
- Previous reports indicate ocular injuries from Taser use.
- The severity and outcomes of such injuries vary.
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