Description of an eye barotrauma in scuba diving with clinical discussion
Journal Title: Journal of Coastal Life Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
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In this paper we report and discuss a scuba diving accident caused by compression of the mask at a depth of 9.1 m resulting in conjunctiva haemorrhage of both eyes in a 21-year-old male. After five weeks and benefiting from immediate post-accident medical attention and medication followed by ophthalmologic examinations the patient recovered with no chronic effects neither in vision nor in the eyes.
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- DOI 10.12980/jclm.5.2017J6-264
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