When the eye is hit by a projectile, the pressure within the eye skyrockets. The impact, disruption of the eye’s normal shape, and sudden increase in pressure can tear the tissues inside the eye which causes bleeding into the globe of the eye. This is called a hyphema. As blood leaks into the eyeball, it […]
What does an Eye Injury Plastic Surgeon Do?
When there is serious damage to the bones and tissues surrounding the eyes, and the muscles that connect to the globe of the eye, an ophthalmic plastic surgeon may be needed. According to the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, these specialists manage “abnormalities of the eyelids, lacrimal (tear) system, the orbit (the […]
Serious Injury Lawyer Greg Vigna on Opthalmology Sub-Specialist Referrals
Early referral to opthalmology sub-specialties must be considered in certain traumatic eye injuries.
