A Case of Berlin’s Edema after Fire Cracker Injury

Abstract

A 22 year old medical student presented in ophthalmic out patient department with fire cracker injury. On examination, hisright eye anterior segment was normal, and there was corneal edema with mild congestion in the left eye. Fundus examinationrevealed commotio retinae or Berlin’s edema in left eye. Ultrasonography B scan was normal and OCT revealed Berlin’s edemawith images of specific retinal layers affected by commotio retinae. The case report describes corneal edema and Berlin’s edemain detail. The case report also describes the importance of public awareness regarding the safe handling of firecrackers.