New prospects in forensic medical expert evaluation of perforating wounds of the eye
Solokhin, A.A.; Kochergin, S.A.
Sudebno-Meditsinskaia Ekspertiza 44(4): 12-14
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0039-4521 PMID: 11561509 Document Number: 531126
The criterion "percentage of stable loss of total working capacity" is usually used in expert evaluation of perforated wounds of the eyes. However it does not always allow an objective evaluation of the ocular status. Visual acuity can vary greatly during the posttraumatic period for a rather long time, becoming worse or better during up to 1 year. Treatment and observations of 160 victims (165 eyes) helped determine the major clinical symptoms of perforated wounds and distinguish 8 symptoms characteristic of severe injuries. Use of these symptoms as criteria for evaluating the severity of injury inflicted to health helps make an objective conclusion without waiting for recovery.