Bilateral ocular thermal burn due to battery explosions: a case report
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Keywords
ocular burn, thermal, explosions
Abstract
Background: Ocular burns are one of the most common eye emergencies and can cause visual impairment. Ocular burns are classified into chemical burns and thermal burns according to their etiology. Although thermal burn is less common than chemical burn, it can also cause loss of vision function if not treated properly.
Case Presentation: A 48-year-old man complaining of burns to his eyes and blurred vision due to battery explosions. He complained of moderate periorbital pain, decreased vision on both eyes, and difficulty opening his eyes suddenly after the explosions. The patient's eyes were irrigated bilaterally with 500 ml normal saline each eye as initial treatment and given topical antibiotic and steroid, artificial tears, oral antibiotics, and analgetic. The patient was discharged and advised to have a follow-up visit to an ophthalmologist within 72 hours.
Conclusion: Immediate irrigation is important after thermal burns. Initial evaluation and management of ocular burns are important in preventing severe injury. With prompt treatment and early ophthalmologic intervention, thermal burns generally have good visual outcomes.
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