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MAJ Thomas E. Runyan, MC; LTC Roger A. Ewald, MC

Arch Ophthalmol. 1970;84(5):690-691.

Abstract
Eleven eyes sustained a contracoup corneal injury involving primarily the epithelium and endothelium. The epithelial damage and endothelial edema resolve in 24 to 72 hours without apparent residual effects. This injury is observed following an explosion generating small missiles with insufficient density or velocity for deep penetration or perforation.

Author Affiliations
USA; USA, Fort Ord, Calif

From the Ophthalmology Service, US Army Hospital Specialized Treatment Facility, Fort Ord, Calif. Dr. Ewald is now with the Carle Clinic, Urbana, Ill.

Footnotes
Submitted for publication March 13, 1970.

The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the US Army or Department of Defense.

Reprint requests to Ophthalmology Service, Fitzsimons General Hospital, Denver, Colo 80240 (Dr. Runyan).

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