Unilateral visual loss following assisted forceps vaginal delivery in a Nigerian neonate

Oluyemi Fasina, Mary Ogbenyi Ugalahi, Bolutife A Olusanya

African Journal of Trauma 2015 4(2):63-65

Ocular injuries from assisted vaginal delivery have been reported in literature. Although retinal hemorrhages occur more frequently, severe sight-threatening injuries may also occur. We report a newborn baby with multiple ocular injuries and visual loss occurring after assisted forceps vaginal delivery.

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