Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 46, Issue 1 , Pages 19-24, July 2001

Ophthalmic Manifestations of Lightning Strike

  • Matthew E Norman, MD, FACS

      Affiliations

    • Seacoast Ophthalmology, Portsmouth, NH USA
    • ,
  • Donavon Albertson, MD, FACEP

      Affiliations

    • Columbia-Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, NH USA
    • ,
  • Brian R Younge, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint address: Brian R. Younge, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 USA

Abstract 

Every year in the USA, 100–150 people die and 1000–1500 others are injured by lightning strikes. Ophthalmic and neurologic injuries from lightning strike are common. The most common permanent ocular sequela is cataract, but many areas of the eye can be affected. Prompt evaluation by an ophthalmologist is imperative for maximizing outcomes. Incidence and mechanisms of lightning strike injury are summarized, with special emphasis on the treatment of ocular injuries.

Keywords:  cataract, corneal lesions, ischemia, lightning injuries, lightning strike, reperfusion injury, trauma

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PII: S0039-6257(01)00232-6

Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 46, Issue 1 , Pages 19-24, July 2001

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