Ocular Injury In Children Associated With Conflict
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چکیده
Although many studies have been carried out regarding the etiology and prognosis of ocular trauma in children but perhaps there are very few studies highlighting the ocular trauma in children in conflict zone. Most of the previous studies carried out may not reflect our own experience, although some studies from Pakistan, Israel, west bank and Gaza strip may be most relevant. In this study we have focussed on children less than 15 years. . Conflict has assumed an important cause of ocular injury as has been previously published 5,6 and are becoming increasingly common.
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