A Case of Berlin’s Edema after Fire Cracker Injury
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A 22 year old medical student presented in ophthalmic out patient department with fire cracker injury. On examination, hisAbstract
right eye anterior segment was normal, and there was corneal edema with mild congestion in the left eye. Fundus examination
revealed commotio retinae or Berlin’s edema in left eye. Ultrasonography B scan was normal and OCT revealed Berlin’s edema
with images of specific retinal layers affected by commotio retinae. The case report describes corneal edema and Berlin’s edema
in detail. The case report also describes the importance of public awareness regarding the safe handling of firecrackers.
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