Rev Bras Oftalmol.2011;70(6):419-421

Ocular barotrauma during scuba diving

Maria Fernanda Abalem de
Sá
, Márcio Penha Morterá
Rodrigues
, Rafael Cesário de
Mendonça
, João Carlos Abalém de
Sá

DOI: 10.1590/S0034-72802011000600017

Report of a case of bilateral ocular barotrauma related to scuba diving, with conjunctival and periocular hemorrhage. Some concepts about Physics and caution are provided to better understanding the pathophysiology of the barotrauma, so proper orientation regarding prevention might be provided.

Ocular barotrauma during scuba diving

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