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.
Hou
Lawrence C
LC
Department of Ophthalmology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USA.
Murphy
Marjorie A
MA
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