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Ophthalmic Manifestations of Lightning Strike

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jul 2001Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Survey of Ophthalmology, volume 46, pages 19-24 (issn: 0039-6257,

Authors: Donavon Albertson; Brian R. Younge; Matthew E Norman;

doi: 10.1016/s0039-6257(01)00232-6

pmid: 11525786

Ophthalmic Manifestations of Lightning Strike

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Abstract

Every year in the USA, 100-150 people die and 1000-1500 others are injured by lightning strikes. Ophthalmic and neurologic injuries from lightning strike are common. The most common permanent ocular sequela is cataract, but many areas of the eye can be affected. Prompt evaluation by an ophthalmologist is imperative for maximizing outcomes. Incidence and mechanisms of lightning strike injury are summarized, with special emphasis on the treatment of ocular injuries.

Related Organizations

Mayo Clinic
United States
Mayo Clinic
United States
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
United States

Keywords

Eye Injuries, Humans, Lightning Injuries, Cataract

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