Eye injuries in northern Sweden.

摘要: An analysis of 927 eye injuries treated at the University Hospital Umea, Northern Sweden, during a one-year period has been made. The estimated incidence was 8.1 per 1000 population. 86% injured were men. overrepresentation severe found in children and young adults, aged 10-19 years. 94.5% minor. most common diagnosis foreign body adherent to cornea or conjunctiva (40%). All chemical superficial. One-third sports caused by hockey-bockey indoor bandy. Most these major injuries. total cost assessed SEK 1300,000. More information public concerning use safety glasses potential risks trauma could reduce injury incidence.