Traumatic Bilateral Globe and Optic Nerve
Avulsion: Rare Case Report

Anita Syla Lokaj; Kelmend Spahiu; Gentian Bajraktari; Mentor Ilazi; Blerta Rama

doi:10.26717/BJSTR.2018.11.002176

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Traumatic Bilateral Globe and Optic Nerve Avulsion: Rare Case Report

Volume 11 - Issue 5

**Anita Syla Lokaj, Kelmend Spahiu*, Gentian Bajraktari, Mentor Ilazi and Blerta Rama**

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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Center Clinic of Kosova, Kosova

Received: December 03, 2018; Published: December 11, 2018

DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.11.002176

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Abstract

Background: Avulsion of optic nerve is a rare condition and vere serious injury We report a rare case report of bilateral optic nerve avulsion from severe trauma of orbit and face.

Methods: 12-year old boy, admitted to emergency unit after an accident where the tractor falling over him causing severe injuries. Physical examinations revealed unconsciousness, edematous and bruised face with facial lacerations and both globes were luxated anteriorly from the orbital sockets. His visual acuity was no light perception in both eyes, and his pupils were unresponsive to light. Presentation, clinical, surgery and follow up, are described.

Conclusion: ONA with complete globe protrusion is very rare complication of maxillofacial trauma. However, optic nerve avulsion causes nerve damage leading to the permanent visual acuity impairment

Keywords :Optic Nerve Avulsion, Bilateral Traumtic Globe, Maxillofacial Trauma