Optical Coherence Tomography Examination of the Anterior Segment in a Case of Corneal Perforation and Lens Trauma by Chestnut Burr
Chestnut burrs, the thorny encapsulation of chestnut fruit, can sometimes cause corneal injuries and ulceration, with poor prognoses. We report a case of corneal perforation and damaged anterior lens capsule due to a chestnut burr, using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT). A 67-y...
Main Authors: | Takashi Ono, Yosai Mori, Ryohei Nejima, Takuya Iwasaki, Shiro Amano, Kazunori Miyata |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2018-02-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Ophthalmology |
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Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/487076 |
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