Ocular human bite.

We report on a case of an ocular bite occurring during a rape attempt. The patient suffered a conjunctival laceration and a stab injury in the upper eyelid, the point of entry of a severe deep infection that caused limitations in extraocular motility. Antibiotic therapy resulted in a complete cure. Psychopathologic considerations about intentional eye injuries are discussed.

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
United States

Keywords

Adult, Administration, Topical, Eyelids, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Bites, Human, Eye Injuries, Rape, Wound Infection, Humans, Female, Bites and Stings, Conjunctiva

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