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Case Reports
. 2021 Jan 12;13(1):e12662.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.12662.

Flash Burn of the Eyes Caused by High-Voltage Electrical Spark

Woo Kyung Lee  1 , Sarah M Barnett  2 , Trilok Stead  3 , Paul R Banerjee  2 , Latha Ganti  4   5   2   6
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Case Reports

Flash Burn of the Eyes Caused by High-Voltage Electrical Spark

Woo Kyung Lee et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

We present a rare case of corneal abrasion with mild eyelid epitheliopathy caused by a high-voltage electrical spark. The case includes emergency department evaluation and subsequent management at the burn center with ophthalmology. The prognosis, in this case, is good, however, the potential severity of high-voltage electrical injuries can be much worse. Prevention strategies for occupational electrical injuries are discussed with an emphasis on proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

Keywords: corneal injury; electrical burn.

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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Fluorescein staining of the eye demonstrating corneal abrasion
Figure 2
Figure 2. Emergency management of corneal abrasions
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