title: Traumatic globe luxation.
abstract: A case of globe luxation which followed a relatively slight trauma is presented. The luxation was accompanied by laceration of the conjunctiva in this case. After achieving reposition in the emergency room, the patient underwent a surgical exploration of extraocular muscles and conjunctival fornices where many eyelashes were removed. The clinical features and management of globe luxation is discussed, importance of surgical exploration is emphasized.
authors: First Eye Clinic, Numune Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Zengin
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Karakurt
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Gültan
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Kural
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005140:Eyelashes / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male