Predictors of traumatic eye injuries at high-risk for ophthalmic complications in children

Conclusion: High-velocity mechanism by itself, even with normal visual acuity and eye examination by the ED physician, should prompt to consider an urgent ophthalmologist consult.What is Known:•Traumatic eye injuries are an important cause of ocular morbidity in children.•Most injuries can be handled by a trained ED physician,but there are indications for an urgent ophthalmologist consultation.•It is crucial to discriminate between low and high-risk ocular injuries.What is New:•High-velocity mechanisms stand out as the most likely risk factor for final impaired visual acuity.•Normal visual acuity on presentation is not reassuring.•We recommend urgent ophthalmologist consultation in cases of high-velocity injury,even if visual acuity is preserved at presentation.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research