In a patient who has received blunt trauma to the face, globe ruptures may not be immediately noticeable, especially if the patient has altered mental status due to a head injury or intoxication.

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Globe ruptures may not be immediately noticeable in a patient who has received blunt trauma to the face, especially if the patient has altered mental status due to a head injury or intoxication. It is important to perform a comprehensive eye examination in any patient with facial trauma, even if globe rupture is not initially suspected.

In a Patient Who Has Received Blunt Trauma to the Face