PERFORATING EYE INJURIES FROM EXTERNAL REAR VISION MIRRORS

Purpose: To highlight external rear vision mirrors as a cause of ocula r injuries in motor vehicle accidents. Methods: Three cases of perfora ting eye injuries due to shattered external rear vision mirrors in mot or vehicle accidents are described. The relevant Australian design rul es are reviewed. Results/Conclusion: External rear vision mirrors can be responsible for serious ocular injuries in motor vehicle accidents. Further investigation of the incidence of such injuries is required t o determine whether vehicle manufacturing methods and the design rules covering their production warrant revision.