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Patrick James Donegan1,2, Matthew Allen De Niear1,3, Janice C Law1,2
1Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA.
Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock
|August 1, 2022
Summary
Marking cartridges can cause severe eye injuries, including vision loss, even when used for training. This case highlights the critical need for consistent eye protection during simulated combat exercises.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Surgery
- Military Medicine
Background:
- Marking cartridges are increasingly used as nonlethal training munitions in military simulations.
- These projectiles pose a risk of ocular trauma, as demonstrated by this case report.
- Despite safety guidelines, personal protective equipment use may be inconsistent during training.

