Biomaterial Database

Eye injuries and prevention. 1993

R A Catalano

Olean General Hospital, New York.

A disproportionate share of ocular and orbital injuries occur in children. This article reviews the evaluation and initial management of ocular trauma and chemical burns to the eye. Traumatic conditions are classified according to the particular area of the eye or orbit involved; chemical burns constitute a separate section. Sports-related injuries and their prevention are emphasized.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008297	Male		Males
D002057	Burns, Chemical	Burns caused by contact with or exposure to CAUSTICS or strong ACIDS.	Chemical Burns,Burn, Chemical,Chemical Burn
D002648	Child	A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL.	Children
D005126	Eye Burns	Injury to any part of the eye by extreme heat, chemical agents, or ultraviolet radiation.	Burn, Eye,Burns, Eye,Eye Burn
D005131	Eye Injuries	Damage or trauma inflicted to the eye by external means. The concept includes both surface injuries and intraocular injuries.	Injuries, Eye,Eye Injury,Injury, Eye
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001265	Athletic Injuries	Injuries incurred during participation in competitive or non-competitive sports.	Sports Injuries,Injuries, Athletic,Injuries, Sports,Athletic Injury,Injury, Athletic,Injury, Sports,Sports Injury