Serious eye injuries caused by bottles containing carbonated drinks.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
To analyse serious eye injuries caused by bottles containing pressurised drinks. Retrospective review of the databases of US, Hungarian, and Mexican eye injury registries. In the combined database (12 889 injuries), 90 cases (0.7%) were caused by bottle tops or glass splinters. The incidence varied widely: 0.3% (United States), 3.1% (Hungary), and 0.9% (Mexico), as did the agent. Champagne bottle corks were responsible in 20% (United States), 71% (Hungary; p<0.0001), and 0% (Mexico). Most eyes improved, but 26% remained legally blind. The presence of warning labels on champagne bottles appears to reduce cork related eye injuries, as does using plastic bottles and caps.
Medical subject headings
- Carbonated Beverages
- Eye Injuries
- Food Packaging