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Ocular Injuries From Exploding Beverage Bottles

Ocular Injuries From Exploding Beverage Bottles Abstract • Exploding glass bottles filled with carbonated beverages cause serious ocular injuries that have not received adequate attention in ophthalmic publications. All three patients described in this article had corneal lacerations and traumatic cataracts developed. One patient was left with an inoperable retinal detachment. Beverage bottles may explode with normal handling and without provocation. Manufacturing standards have just taken effect that may help to eliminate defective bottles. The addition of plastic sleeves to beverage bottles and the use of plastic shatterproof bottles also reduce the hazard of explosions and high velocity fragments. It is advisable to avoid subjecting beverage bottles to undue heat and agitation and to direct the cap away from the face when opening the bottle. References 1. Bergeson PS, Sehring SA, Callison JR: Pop bottle explosions . JAMA 238:1048-1049, 1977.Crossref 2. Leydhecker W: Augenverletzungen durch explodierende Getränkeflaschen . Klin Monatsbl Augenheilkd 142:929-934, 1963. 3. Mayes DR, Andrews BF: Exploding bottles . JAMA 182:969-970, 1962. 4. Offutt RL, Shine I: Perforating injuries of the eye due to glass . Ann Ophthalmol 6:357-363, 1974. 5. Hazard Analysis: Bottles for carbonated soft drinks. US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Bureau of Epidemiology, 1975, pp 1-17. 6. Epstein E: Silica granuloma of the skin . Arch Dermatol Syphilol 71:24-35, 1955.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Ophthalmology American Medical Association

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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1978 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0003-9950
eISSN
1538-3687
DOI
10.1001/archopht.1978.03910060428005
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Abstract

Abstract • Exploding glass bottles filled with carbonated beverages cause serious ocular injuries that have not received adequate attention in ophthalmic publications. All three patients described in this article had corneal lacerations and traumatic cataracts developed. One patient was left with an inoperable retinal detachment. Beverage bottles may explode with normal handling and without provocation. Manufacturing standards have just taken effect that may help to eliminate defective bottles. The addition of plastic sleeves to beverage bottles and the use of plastic shatterproof bottles also reduce the hazard of explosions and high velocity fragments. It is advisable to avoid subjecting beverage bottles to undue heat and agitation and to direct the cap away from the face when opening the bottle. References 1. Bergeson PS, Sehring SA, Callison JR: Pop bottle explosions . JAMA 238:1048-1049, 1977.Crossref 2. Leydhecker W: Augenverletzungen durch explodierende Getränkeflaschen . Klin Monatsbl Augenheilkd 142:929-934, 1963. 3. Mayes DR, Andrews BF: Exploding bottles . JAMA 182:969-970, 1962. 4. Offutt RL, Shine I: Perforating injuries of the eye due to glass . Ann Ophthalmol 6:357-363, 1974. 5. Hazard Analysis: Bottles for carbonated soft drinks. US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Bureau of Epidemiology, 1975, pp 1-17. 6. Epstein E: Silica granuloma of the skin . Arch Dermatol Syphilol 71:24-35, 1955.Crossref

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Archives of OphthalmologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Nov 1, 1978

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