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Anthony J Aldave - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Ocular Bungee Cord injuries
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, 2002Co-Authors: David A. Hollander, Anthony J AldaveAbstract:Recent trends have indicated that the home and recreational environment have become the most common settings for Bungee Cord-related ocular trauma. Bungee Cords are commonly used to secure items to automobile rooftops and to bicycle racks. The annual incidence of reported ocular injuries secondary to Bungee Cords has steadily climbed in recent years, and the frequency of Bungee Cord-related injuries is likely to continue to grow with the ever increasing popularity of sports such as skiing, bicycling, and windsurfing. The elastic recoil of a Bungee Cord can generate tremendous force, capable of producing severe blunt and penetrating ocular trauma. Though wearing safety glasses while handling Bungee Cords would likely eliminate a majority of Bungee Cord injuries, the public has yet to show that they are willing to wear eye protection during recreational activities that pose a risk of ocular trauma. In addition to educating consumers regarding proper safety techniques, Bungee Cord manufacturers should consider making alterations in the design of Bungee Cords to significantly reduce the potential for ocular injuries.
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Bungee Cord associated ocular trauma
Ophthalmology, 2001Co-Authors: Anthony J Aldave, Greg S Gertne, Garvi H Davis, Carl D Regillo, Joh JeffersAbstract:Abstract Purpose To discuss the incidence and to characterize the clinical features of ocular trauma associated with Bungee Cord injuries. Design Retrospective case series. Participants The authors identified 67 subjects (60 males) treated at Wills Eye Hospital for ocular trauma resulting from Bungee Cords between September 1, 1994, and September 1, 1999. Methods The authors reviewed subjects' reCords from Wills Eye Hospital, reCords from outside physicians involved in the subjects' care, and conducted telephone interviews when additional information was needed. Main outcome measures Each chart was reviewed for demographic information, mechanism of injury, presenting visual acuity, anterior segment, posterior segment and periocular injuries, medical and surgical intervention, final visual acuity, and length of follow-up. Results Mean visual acuity on presentation was 20/150. The most common anterior, posterior, and periocular injuries were hyphema (42/67, 63%), commotio retinae (30/55, 55%), and eyelid edema/ecchymosis (40/67, 60%), respectively. Seven subjects (10%) sustained open globe injuries, three (4%) of whom required enucleation. Eighteen subjects (27%) required medical treatment, and 4 subjects (6%) required surgical treatment for increased intraocular pressure. A total of 21 subjects (31%) required some form of surgical intervention. Mean final visual acuity was 20/60, with an average follow-up of 34 weeks. Conclusions This series, the largest to date, demonstrates a wide spectrum of serious ocular injuries related to Bungee Cord use. Medical and surgical treatments are commonly necessary to manage these injuries. We advocate a modification in the design of these Cords and appropriate printed warnings directed to the users of Bungee Cords regarding the potential for severe ocular trauma.
Joh Jeffers - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Bungee Cord associated ocular trauma
Ophthalmology, 2001Co-Authors: Anthony J Aldave, Greg S Gertne, Garvi H Davis, Carl D Regillo, Joh JeffersAbstract:Abstract Purpose To discuss the incidence and to characterize the clinical features of ocular trauma associated with Bungee Cord injuries. Design Retrospective case series. Participants The authors identified 67 subjects (60 males) treated at Wills Eye Hospital for ocular trauma resulting from Bungee Cords between September 1, 1994, and September 1, 1999. Methods The authors reviewed subjects' reCords from Wills Eye Hospital, reCords from outside physicians involved in the subjects' care, and conducted telephone interviews when additional information was needed. Main outcome measures Each chart was reviewed for demographic information, mechanism of injury, presenting visual acuity, anterior segment, posterior segment and periocular injuries, medical and surgical intervention, final visual acuity, and length of follow-up. Results Mean visual acuity on presentation was 20/150. The most common anterior, posterior, and periocular injuries were hyphema (42/67, 63%), commotio retinae (30/55, 55%), and eyelid edema/ecchymosis (40/67, 60%), respectively. Seven subjects (10%) sustained open globe injuries, three (4%) of whom required enucleation. Eighteen subjects (27%) required medical treatment, and 4 subjects (6%) required surgical treatment for increased intraocular pressure. A total of 21 subjects (31%) required some form of surgical intervention. Mean final visual acuity was 20/60, with an average follow-up of 34 weeks. Conclusions This series, the largest to date, demonstrates a wide spectrum of serious ocular injuries related to Bungee Cord use. Medical and surgical treatments are commonly necessary to manage these injuries. We advocate a modification in the design of these Cords and appropriate printed warnings directed to the users of Bungee Cords regarding the potential for severe ocular trauma.
Paul A Webe - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Bungee Cord associated ocular injuries
American Journal of Ophthalmology, 1998Co-Authors: Louis J Chorich, Frederick H Davidorf, Robe Chambers, Paul A WebeAbstract:Purpose To report ocular injuries associated with the use of Bungee Cords. Method Four patients with Bungee Cord-associated ocular trauma are presented. Results Four eyes of four patients demonstrated severe contusion injuries associated with Bungee Cord trauma. Ocular injuries in the four eyes included a variable combination of corneal abrasion, hyphema, iridodialysis, anterior chamber angle recession, secondary glaucoma, lens subluxation, vitreous hemorrhage, and retinal detachment. Three of the four eyes required ophthalmic surgery. All eyes had anterior chamber angle recession and required continuing ophthalmic care. Conclusion Bungee Cords may be associated with severe ocular injury and should be used with caution.
David A. Hollander - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Ocular Bungee Cord injuries
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, 2002Co-Authors: David A. Hollander, Anthony J AldaveAbstract:Recent trends have indicated that the home and recreational environment have become the most common settings for Bungee Cord-related ocular trauma. Bungee Cords are commonly used to secure items to automobile rooftops and to bicycle racks. The annual incidence of reported ocular injuries secondary to Bungee Cords has steadily climbed in recent years, and the frequency of Bungee Cord-related injuries is likely to continue to grow with the ever increasing popularity of sports such as skiing, bicycling, and windsurfing. The elastic recoil of a Bungee Cord can generate tremendous force, capable of producing severe blunt and penetrating ocular trauma. Though wearing safety glasses while handling Bungee Cords would likely eliminate a majority of Bungee Cord injuries, the public has yet to show that they are willing to wear eye protection during recreational activities that pose a risk of ocular trauma. In addition to educating consumers regarding proper safety techniques, Bungee Cord manufacturers should consider making alterations in the design of Bungee Cords to significantly reduce the potential for ocular injuries.
Carl D Regillo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Bungee Cord associated ocular trauma
Ophthalmology, 2001Co-Authors: Anthony J Aldave, Greg S Gertne, Garvi H Davis, Carl D Regillo, Joh JeffersAbstract:Abstract Purpose To discuss the incidence and to characterize the clinical features of ocular trauma associated with Bungee Cord injuries. Design Retrospective case series. Participants The authors identified 67 subjects (60 males) treated at Wills Eye Hospital for ocular trauma resulting from Bungee Cords between September 1, 1994, and September 1, 1999. Methods The authors reviewed subjects' reCords from Wills Eye Hospital, reCords from outside physicians involved in the subjects' care, and conducted telephone interviews when additional information was needed. Main outcome measures Each chart was reviewed for demographic information, mechanism of injury, presenting visual acuity, anterior segment, posterior segment and periocular injuries, medical and surgical intervention, final visual acuity, and length of follow-up. Results Mean visual acuity on presentation was 20/150. The most common anterior, posterior, and periocular injuries were hyphema (42/67, 63%), commotio retinae (30/55, 55%), and eyelid edema/ecchymosis (40/67, 60%), respectively. Seven subjects (10%) sustained open globe injuries, three (4%) of whom required enucleation. Eighteen subjects (27%) required medical treatment, and 4 subjects (6%) required surgical treatment for increased intraocular pressure. A total of 21 subjects (31%) required some form of surgical intervention. Mean final visual acuity was 20/60, with an average follow-up of 34 weeks. Conclusions This series, the largest to date, demonstrates a wide spectrum of serious ocular injuries related to Bungee Cord use. Medical and surgical treatments are commonly necessary to manage these injuries. We advocate a modification in the design of these Cords and appropriate printed warnings directed to the users of Bungee Cords regarding the potential for severe ocular trauma.
