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Ocular trauma is always a challenge, and primary care has an essential effect on the final visual outcome. In this chapter we present here a case report describing an epical effort of an ophthalmologist beyond the border to save sight. Showing improvisation and courage.
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Pikkel, J. (2017). Ophthalmic Surgery in a Combat Zone: Functioning Under Stress and Shortage. In: Zarka, S., Lerner, A. (eds) Complicated War Trauma and Care of the Wounded . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-53339-1_29
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