Implementing and applying the Ocular Trauma Score: the challenges
Ocular trauma is a significant cause of unilateral blindness in the Caribbean in both adults and children. In Trinidad and Tobago, blunt ocular injury will typically account for around a third of all referrals from the Accident and Emergency department to the ophthalmology unit.
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Implementing and applying the Ocular Trauma Score: the challenges |
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International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London |
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Community Eye Health Journal |
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0953-6833 1993-7288 |
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Ocular trauma is a significant cause of unilateral blindness in the Caribbean in both adults and children. In Trinidad and Tobago, blunt ocular injury will typically account for around a third of all referrals from the Accident and Emergency department to the ophthalmology unit. |
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Ophthalmic practice Americas Case study Eye injuries Trinidad and Tobago |
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