Traumatic optic neuropathy caused by a merchandise display hook.
A 4-year-old boy presented with complete blindness in his left eye after accidentally walking into a merchandise display hook while shopping in a department store. An ophthalmologic examination revealed no light perception, an amaurotic pupil, and nasal conjunctival injection in the eye. Intravenous steroids did not improve his vision.
Department of Ophthalmology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USA.
Lawrence C
LC
Hou
Marjorie A
MA
Murphy
D001766:Blindness / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003132:Commerce; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020221:Optic Nerve Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D009915:Orbit / Q000293:injuries*
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D008775:Methylprednisolone