title: Luxation of the globe.
abstract: Emergency physicians encounter globe luxation, anterior dislocation of the eyeball beyond retracted lids, in a limited number of clinical circumstances. The authors present a case of spontaneous luxation followed by a general discussion of luxation. An understanding of the pathophysiology of various causes of luxation and the appropriate method and timing of reduction allows appropriate evaluation, treatment, and follow-up, thereby limiting patient discomfort, recurrence, and perhaps long-term visual impairment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20007.
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Love
authors.forename: N E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Bertram-Love
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005094:Exophthalmos / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans