title: Ophthalmic injuries from a TASER.
abstract: The TASER (TASER International) is an energy-conducting weapon, that is becoming more frequently used by law enforcement officials to subdue combative individuals. Though generally regarded as a safe alternative, the use of such weapons has been reported to cause serious injuries. We describe a case in which ocular injuries were sustained by impalement with a TASER dart. Emergency physicians should be aware of the potential for serious ophthalmic injuries from TASERs and how such injuries should be managed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
authors.forename: Jay S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Han
authors.forename: Anil
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chopra
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Carr
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004597:Electroshock / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005129:Eye Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D035846:Law Enforcement; D008297:Male; D054041:Weapons