Ocular injuries from flying corks a concern during holidays in COVID-19 isolation

In a year when Americans have been isolated, many may feel the urge to celebrate a new year, even over the internet on video chatting platforms, but concern for cork-related ocular trauma is as great as ever.
“My concern is greater because of the COVID crisis,” Andrew Iwach, MD, told Healio/OSN. Iwach has treated more than one patient with ocular trauma caused by popping corks. The small size and high velocity make corks a dangerous prospect for unprotected eyes.
“I can just imagine on NYE, people, who have been isolated (Read more...)

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