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Penetrating Orbital Injury From a Needlefish
1Department of Ophthalmology, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23708.
Military Medicine
|August 3, 2016
Summary
Penetrating orbital injuries from marine animals are rare but can be severe. This case highlights complete visual recovery after a needlefish injury through surgical intervention and antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Surgery
- Marine Biology
Background:
- Orbital penetrating injuries are common, but marine animal-related incidents are rare.
- Such injuries can lead to severe complications, with no prior reports of full visual recovery.
Observation:
- A patient sustained a penetrating orbital injury from a needlefish.
- The injury involved foreign debris within the orbit.
Findings:
- Surgical removal of the needlefish debris was performed.
- The patient received an extended course of antibiotics.
- Complete return of visual function was achieved post-operatively.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates the possibility of complete visual recovery in rare marine animal orbital injuries.
- Highlights the importance of prompt surgical debridement and appropriate antibiotic therapy.
- Suggests that aggressive management can overcome severe orbital trauma from marine fauna.