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Serious eye injury from windscreen contact
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
|November 1, 1983
Summary
Serious eye injuries from car accidents are costly. Most patients injured by windscreens did not wear seat belts, leading to prolonged hospital stays and significant visual impairment.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Surgery
- Public Health
Background:
- Road traffic accidents are a significant cause of serious eye injuries.
- Windscreen contact injuries represent a specific, severe subset of ocular trauma.
- The economic and visual impact of these injuries requires thorough assessment.