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Klinika Oczna / Acta Ophthalmologica Polonica
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4/2007
vol. 109
 
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Case report

Airbag hit as a cause of retinal detachment – case report

Zofia Michalewska
1
,
Janusz Michalewski
1
,
Zofia Nawrocka
1
,
Jerzy Nawrocki
1

  1. Z Kliniki Okulistycznej „Jasne Błonia” w Łodzi
Klinika Oczna 2007, 109 (4): 455-456
Online publish date: 2007/12/20
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Purpose
The aim of this paper is presentation of a patient with retinal detachment due to airbag hit in a car accident.

Material and methods
50 years old woman with posttraumatic retinal detachment underwent cerclage and pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil injection. Phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation followed.

Results
Final visual acuity of 0.5 was achieved. No postoperative complications were observed.

Conclusions
Despite the complicated preoperative situation, good anatomic and functional results could be achieved. Airbag may be also cause of severe ocular trauma.

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airbag, retinal detachment

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