All aspects of ophthalmic trauma from the lid to the optic nerve of both mechanical and nonmechanical trauma are covered in this unique book. The focus is on practical issues and incorporates cutting-edge approaches, such as temporary keratosprosthesis, artificial iris diaphragm, and prophylactic retinectomy.

This book explains and answers not simply the "when", the "what", and the "how", but also the "why" questions. The information is based on epidemiologic and clinical data from evaluation to management.

All chapters are written using the standardized ocular traumatology terminology. The user-friendly format, including many tables, flowcharts and illustrations, allows the reader to quickly find the information they are looking for.

Written by a well-known expert in the field, this concise pocketbook provides clinically useful information that will be of great help to the attending ophthalmologists and emergency room physicians in the decision-making process. The book has practical recommendations for all who see patients with eye injuries.

Section I

Terminology of Mechanical Injuries: the Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology (BETT)
Classification of Mechanical Eye Injuries
Predicting the Severity of an Eye Injury: the Ocular Trauma Score (OTS)
Counseling the Injured Individual and the Family
From the Other Side: the Patient's Viewpoint
Myths and Truths in Ocular Traumatology
Clinical Epidemiology, Prevention, and Rehabilitation
Strategic Thinking in Ocular Traumatology
Evaluation
Emergency Management
Section II
Conjunctiva
Cornea
Sclera and Limbus
Tissue Prolapse
Anterior Chamber
Iris and Pupil
Lens
Ciliary Body and Choroid
Vitreous and Retina
Trauma By Blunt Object: Contusions
Open Globe Injury: a Brief Overview
Trauma By Blunt Object: Ruptures
Penetrating Injuries and IOFBs
Perforating Injuries
Injury Involving the Entire Globe
Ocular Trauma in Children and in Elderly Patients
Endophthalmitis
Posttraumatic Glaucoma
Hypotony
Endoscopy
Section III
Chemical Injuries
Electromagnetic Trauma
The Effects of Systemic Trauma on the Eye
Erratum
Anterior Chamber.