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Branimir Cerovski1, Tomislav Vidović1, Smiljka Popović Suić1
11Zagreb University Hospital Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Zagreb, Croatia; 2University of Zagreb, School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia.
Acta Clinica Croatica
|December 4, 2025
Summary
A rare case of unilateral optic neuropathy, or optic nerve damage, resulted from compressive thorax injury. This eye complication occurred after a construction worker was buried by a ground collapse, causing brain edema due to hypoxia.
Area of Science:
- Trauma surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
Background:
- Compressive thorax injuries often result from severe trauma, such as road traffic accidents.
- Associated ocular complications include Purtscher's retinopathy, Valsalva retinopathy, and blindness.
- Optic neuropathy is a less common but serious potential consequence.
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