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Review
. 2007 May-Jun;8(3):111-24.

Open globe management

Alessandro A Castellarin  1 , Dante J Pieramici
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  • PMID: 17651540
Review

Open globe management

Alessandro A Castellarin et al. Compr Ophthalmol Update. 2007 May-Jun.

Abstract

The general ophthalmologist is most often the first responder in the care of severe open globe injuries, and in this review, we will outline the current thoughts on assessment and classification of open globe injuries. Basic medical and surgical management issues are reviewed, and relevant controversies and unresolved issues regarding the management of open globe injuries will be discussed.

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