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. 1988 Aug;72(8):607–611. doi: 10.1136/bjo.72.8.607

A 10-year survey of penetrating eye injuries in Gwent, 1976-85.

W N Wykes 1
PMCID: PMC1041536  PMID: 3415956

Abstract

A retrospective survey was performed of all penetrating eye injuries in Gwent from 1976 to 1985. It included 171 eyes. The results showed a gradual decline in all penetrating injuries and not just those due to road traffic accidents. An analysis of the cause and prognosis is given.

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