Posterior Segment Trauma

ABSTRACT

Posterior segment trauma continues to be a significant cause of visual disability in Trinidad and Tobago. The pattern of injury has changed over the last ten years. Since the introduction of the seat-belt ordinance of 1995, there has been a decrease of macerated eyes resulting from windscreen contact. Air bags have probably also played a protective role. The majority of posterior segment trauma now comes from sporting activities and a small number from the industrial work place. New vitreo retinal techniques, including videoendoscopy have increased the ability to salvage vision in these eyes.(AU)