Eye Injuries Caused by Wooden Projectiles in Finland.

Introduction: Eye injuries can cause decreased vision or even blindness, and predispose to future complications. Wood as an independent cause of eye injuries has infrequently been the focus of the studies. The aim of this study is to report the current population-based epidemiology, treatment, use of resources and outcomes of eye injuries caused by sticks, branches, and other wooden projectiles in Finland.

Toy gun eye injuries - eye protection needed Helsinki ocular trauma study.

Purpose: We report the epidemiology, findings, treatment, long-term outcome and use of resources for eye injuries caused by toy guns in southern Finland.

Methods: All new patients injured by toy guns in one year (2011-2012) and treated at Helsinki University Eye Hospital were included. Follow-ups occurred at 3 months and 5 years.

Paediatric eye injuries in Finland - Helsinki eye trauma study.

Purpose: To determine the current population-based epidemiology, treatment, use of resources and outcomes of children's eye injuries in Finland.

Methods: The study included all new patients, 16 years of age or under, with ocular or orbital traumas taken into care to the Helsinki University Eye Hospital (population base 1.5 million people) in 1 year.