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Ocular barotrauma during scuba diving

Report of a case of bilateral ocular barotrauma related to scuba diving, with conjunctival and periocular hemorrhage. Some concepts about Physics and caution are provided to better understanding the pathophysiology of the barotrauma, so proper orientation regarding prevention might be provided.

Barotrauma; Diving; Eye hemorrhage; Eye injuries; Conjunctiva; Case reports


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