title: Penetrating ocular injuries.
abstract: Penetrating ocular and orbital trauma present the emergency medicine physician with ongoing challenges. A suspicion of their occurrence with understanding and prompt recognition of presenting signs ultimately will give the patient the best possible visual outcome.
authors.affiliation: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lubeck
mesh_terms: D065306:Corneal Injuries; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D020221:Optic Nerve Injuries; D009915:Orbit / Q000293:injuries; D010808:Physical Examination; D011379:Prognosis; D012590:Sclera / Q000293:injuries; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy