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The Upper Paralimbal Zone is Especially Susceptible to Ruptures Due to Blunt Trauma.

Lea OsterriedMarkus GruberDaniel BöhringerHansjürgen AgostiniThomas Reinhard
Published in: Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde (2021)
Special attention should be paid to the upper paralimbal zone in the exploratory primary care of globe ruptures. If the rupture occurred due to "flying" wooden and metal objects, the posterior sclera burst most frequently. The epidemiological data suggest that targeted prevention against falls for individuals over 60 years and consistent wearing of protective eyewear when working with wood or metal could reduce the incidence of bulbar bursting. It was also noticeable that acts of violence were the third most frequent cause of rupture, although woman did not report that they were affected by this. Given the high occurrence of violence against women, shame and stigma may lead to an incorrect inquiry about the cause of the accident. This could be mitigated by training employees specifically to take a sensitive history.
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