title: [Two serious eye injuries after tampering with fireworks].
abstract: In this article we describe two separate cases of serious eye injuries that were the result of two teenagers´ attempts to make home-made explosives out of fireworks. They had tampered with the same brand of fireworks, Víti, that appears to be popular for this purpose and instructions are available on the internet. One boy got an intraocular glass splinter and underwent vitrectomy for removal. The other boy suffered burns on his corneas that were treated with amniotic membranes. In both cases the outcome was better than expected at first. The objective of this article is to draw attention to the danger of tampering with fireworks and the necessity of preventive measures to minimize the risk of serious eye injuries.
authors.forename: Gauti R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Vilbergsson
authors.forename: Sylvia O
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Einarsdottir
authors.forename: Sigridur Erla
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Oskarsdottir
authors.forename: Eydis
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Olafsdottir
authors.forename: Einar
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Stefansson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001684:Biological Dressings; D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D053834:Explosive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005126:Eye Burns / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014821:Vitrectomy
chemical_list: D053834:Explosive Agents