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Ahmad M Mansour1, Haya Hamade, Ayman Ghaddar

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.

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Cluster bomb explosions caused ocular injuries in 6.5% of victims, often alongside multiple organ trauma. These findings highlight the severe visual morbidity and support a global ban on cluster bombs.

Keywords:
Cluster BombCorneal DecompensationEviscerationIntraocular Foreign BodyPenetrating KeratoplastyVitrectomy

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  • Ophthalmology
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Public Health

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  • Cluster bombs cause devastating injuries, particularly in civilian populations.
  • Understanding the spectrum of ocular trauma from cluster bombs is crucial for medical response and prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the visual outcomes and ocular sequelae in victims of cluster bomb attacks.
  • To assess the incidence and nature of eye injuries resulting from cluster bomb explosions.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective, multicenter case series was conducted over three years following the 2006 war in South Lebanon.
  • Data were collected from the Information Management System for Mine Action reports.

Main Results:

  • Ocular injury was observed in 6.5% (20/308) of cluster bomb victims.
  • Among those with ocular injury, 67% (12/18) also sustained multiple organ trauma.
  • Common ocular findings included corneal/scleral lacerations, foreign bodies (corneal and intravitreal), ruptured cataracts, and corneal decompensation.

Conclusions:

  • Cluster bomb incidents result in significant ocular morbidity, affecting a notable percentage of victims.
  • The high rate of associated multiple organ trauma underscores the indiscriminate and severe nature of these weapons.
  • Visual impairment from cluster bomb injuries provides a compelling humanitarian argument for a global prohibition on their use.