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Air bag-related ocular injuries
E E Manche1, R A Goldberg, B J Mondino
1Jules Stein Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers
|March 1, 1997
Summary
Airbags significantly reduce motor vehicle accident deaths but can cause severe ocular and orbital injuries. This review highlights the range of eye trauma resulting from airbag deployment.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Surgery
- Automotive Safety
Background:
- Automotive airbags are crucial safety devices reducing mortality and morbidity in crashes.
- However, airbag deployment can lead to direct facial and ocular trauma.
Observation:
- A review of patients treated for airbag-related ocular injuries between 1993-1995 was conducted.
- Five cases of significant ocular or orbital trauma from airbag deployment were identified.
Findings:
- Injuries ranged from orbital contusion to severe conditions like ruptured globe and retinal detachment.
- All reviewed cases presented with substantial ocular or orbital damage.
Implications:
- Ocular trauma is a notable risk associated with airbag safety systems.
- Ophthalmologists must be prepared to manage diverse and severe eye injuries caused by airbags.