Abstract

SA, Maria Fernanda Abalem de; RODRIGUES, Márcio Penha Morterá; MENDONCA, Rafael Cesário de  and  SA, João Carlos Abalém de. Ocular barotrauma during scuba diving. Rev. bras.oftalmol. [online]. 2011, vol.70, n.6, pp. 419-421. ISSN 0034-7280.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0034-72802011000600017.

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.

Keywords : Barotrauma [etiology]; Diving [adverse effects]; Eye hemorrhage; Eye injuries; Conjunctiva [injuries]; Case reports.