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Classification of Mechanical Eye Injuries

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Ocular Traumatology

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Several variables (e.g., tissue abnormalities, functional consequences) can be used to describe the injury. A system that provides meaningful yet concise information is extremely helpful for clinicians, researchers, and patients.

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Kuhn, F., Pieramici, D. (2008). Classification of Mechanical Eye Injuries. In: Ocular Traumatology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-33825-3_2

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