User:Mr. Ibrahem/Globe rupture

Globe rupture is a full thickness injury to the outer part of the eye. Symptoms may include eye pain and vision loss. Associated injuries may include vitreous hemorrhage, hyphema, or retinal detachment. Endophthalmitis, permanent blindness, or sympathetic ophthalmia may result.

It most commonly occurs due to either a sharp or blunt injury to the eye. This may occur as a result of metal fragments, scissors, assault, falls, or motor vehicle collisions. Other causes include chemical burns. Diagnosis is by eye examination and may be support by CT scan.

Treatment involves protection with an eye shield, pain management, and antibiotics. This is than followed by surgery. Factors associated with better outcomes include good initial vision and small wound size.

About 3 per 100,000 people are affected in the United States. Males are more commonly affected than females. In males it occurs most in those under 40 years.