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Review
. 1994 Feb;64(2-3):185-9.
doi: 10.1016/0379-0738(94)90230-5.

Examination of the eye as a means to determine the early postmortem period: a review of the literature

S Jaafar  1 , L D Nokes
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Examination of the eye as a means to determine the early postmortem period: a review of the literature

S Jaafar et al. Forensic Sci Int. 1994 Feb.

Abstract

Reported are various techniques to determine the early postmortem period by examining the eye. These include corneal opacity, retinal vessel segmentation, pupil reaction, retinal changes and intraocular pressure. All are subjective, requiring experience to implement the techniques.

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