Abstract

The common eye conditions caused by earthquake include subconjunctival hemorrhage,ocular adnexal injuries,orbital fractures,eyeball rupture and so on.Circulation related diseases by earthquake include the Purtscher's retinopathy,the Crush syndrome,the Terson syndrome,the Valsalva retinopathy,the Whiplash injury retinopathy etc.Environment related diseases incude light damage retinopathy,conjunctivitis etc.Psychologically related diseases include endogenous uveitis,central serous retinopathy etc.Understanding the eye diseases caused by earthquake will give vast help to save sight in the post-disaster time. Key words: earthquake; ocular trauma; Purtscher's retinopathy; Crush syndrome; Terson's syndrome ; Valsalva retinopathy

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