Globe Rupture

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Globe Rupture
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Globe Rupture

• Globe Rupture is a very disturbed state of the
  total outer portion of an eye's membrane which is
  caused by any blunt object or penetrating trauma.
  It is the damaged state of the globe or
  eyeball.An open globe injury can disrupt cornea
  or sclera, or both. This is known as one of the
  most serious eye injuries. This disease differs
  from blunt trauma to penetrating trauma, each
  having its consequences.It is an ophthalmologic
  condition of the eye which requires immediate
  treatment by an ophthalmologist, as this injury
  can lead to a high frequency of visual loss and
  can be very painful to the eye.Though, the eye
  can be treated with the help of modern diagnostic
  techniques, surgical approaches and
  rehabilitation.

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Causes of Globe Rupture

• Globe rupture is any full-thickness injury to
  the sclera, cornea or both which can be caused
  by
• Penetrating or blunt trauma.
• Penetrating injuries by scissors, knives, sticks,
  nails, etc.
• Damage which is caused by chemicals, like strong
  acids or industrial chemicals.
• Eye injuries which mostly occur in sports, like
  baseball, basketball, martial arts, wrestling,
  etc.

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Risks related to Globe Rupture

• Some common risks of globe rupture
  areInfection
• Postoperative endophthalmitis
• Exogenous endophthalmitis

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Prevention

• Following are some of the measures that can be
  used to prevent globe rupture
• Wear protective eyewear while using lawn-care or
  metalworking equipments.
• Carry protective glass shields at the time of
  doing industrial work.

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How is Globe Rupture diagnosed?

• Globe rupture can be diagnosed by physical
  examination. This examination is done very
  carefully.
• Visual Activity Test
• Ultrasonography
• Orbital Crepitus

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Symptoms of Globe Rupture

• Most common symptoms of this problem are as
  follows
• Pain.
• Loss of vision or blurred vision.
• Diplopia.

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How is Globe Rupture treated?

• Before taking to the hospital - Globe Rupture is
  a very serious condition. It should be treated
  under the guidance of an ophthalmologist, but
  some before-hospital care steps should be ensured
  while transporting the patient.
• Non-ophthalmologists - Often it is treated by
  non-ophthalmologists. This involves corneal
  abrasions and also chemical splashes.  If the
  globe rupture is not very serious, then it
  requires immediate ophthalmological care. Most of
  the times, surgeons prefer to have intraocular
  lens implantation. Also, antibiotics can be taken
  to prevent any eye loss.
• Fox Shield - A fox shield is putted over the
  affected area for the treatment of this problem.
  Polystyrene foam cup can also be taken instead of
  the fox shield. Any kind of eye manipulation is
  avoided during the treatment, as it may raise the
  pressure of intraocular contents with potential
  extrusions.

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