Self-inflicted penetrating eye injuries using a razor blade: Case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A 23 year old white male with a history of social and behavioural problems attempted to blind himself chemically, with alcohol, and mechanically, with a razor blade.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Observational case re...
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doaj-731f986522a6434eaf033b7bcfb3ea812020-11-25T02:09:28ZengBMCBMC Ophthalmology1471-24152009-12-01911410.1186/1471-2415-9-14Self-inflicted penetrating eye injuries using a razor blade: Case reportPrice NicholasRazavi Hessom<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A 23 year old white male with a history of social and behavioural problems attempted to blind himself chemically, with alcohol, and mechanically, with a razor blade.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Observational case report of a patient who self-inflicted bilateral scleral lacerations with a razor blade, after losing his job.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The patient sustained bilateral inferior scleral perforations, with hypotony and a right traumatic cataract. He received urgent surgical repair, and prophylactic antibiotics. There were no retinal breaks or detachments. He later underwent successful cataract surgery to the right eye.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Self-inflicted ocular injury may be possible in non-psychotic patients, as a situational response to a life event. Urgent repair can completely restore vision in some cases. Referral for psychiatric counseling is mandatory.</p> http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2415/9/14 |
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Self-inflicted penetrating eye injuries using a razor blade: Case report |
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A 23 year old white male with a history of social and behavioural problems attempted to blind himself chemically, with alcohol, and mechanically, with a razor blade.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Observational case report of a patient who self-inflicted bilateral scleral lacerations with a razor blade, after losing his job.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The patient sustained bilateral inferior scleral perforations, with hypotony and a right traumatic cataract. He received urgent surgical repair, and prophylactic antibiotics. There were no retinal breaks or detachments. He later underwent successful cataract surgery to the right eye.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Self-inflicted ocular injury may be possible in non-psychotic patients, as a situational response to a life event. Urgent repair can completely restore vision in some cases. Referral for psychiatric counseling is mandatory.</p> |
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