Abstract
We report a case of a patient seen after a minor traffic accident, showing an ocular injury due to the air-bag, with minimal corneal edema and a retinal tear. When faced with the traumatic alterations caused by an inflated air-bag, we recommended detailed exploration of the peripheral retina.
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