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Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Scalding burn

Scalding burn

Category(ies): Trauma, Cornea
Contributor: Jordan Graff, MD

This infant was accidentally burned with scalding water. In these cases, the ophthalmologist must examen the cornea and conjunctiva for thermal burns. You may also need to be sure that the possibility of non-accidental trauma is being addressed with the primary team.