CT Case 096
30-year-old male presents following a work place injury. A 20cm metal rod has fallen on his face, resulting in a penetrating orbital injury.
Tag penetrating eye trauma
Erich Seidel
Erich Seidel (1882 – 1948) was a German ophthalmologist. The Seidel Test (1921) is used to assess the presence of anterior chamber leakage in the cornea following trauma.
Eye Trauma DDx
Differential diagnosis of eye trauma. Trauma can result in a range of injuries, both blunt and penetrating.
Eyes Wide Split
What are the considerations in the emergency department diagnosis and management of penetrating eye trauma?