A case of self-inflicted eye injuries.
The case is described of a young man who repeatedly injured his left eye. There was a history of previous deliberate self-injury and of childhood epilepsy. A diagnosis of borderline personality disorder was made. Similarities to other reported patients who injured their eyes, to "wrist-cutters," and to "delicate self-cutters" are discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000987:Antisocial Personality Disorder / Q000150:complications; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D012652:Self Mutilation