A 10-year survey of penetrating eye injuries in Gwent, 1976-85.

William Wykes

British Journal of Ophthalmology · 1988 · 30 citations · 9 references

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Abstract

A retrospective survey was performed of all penetrating eye injuries in Gwent from 1976 to 1985. It included 171 eyes. The results showed a gradual decline in all penetrating injuries and not just those due to road traffic accidents. An analysis of the cause and prognosis is given.

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