Cg. Thompson et al., PERFORATING EYE INJURIES FROM EXTERNAL REAR VISION MIRRORS, Australian and New Zealand journal of ophthalmology, 26(1), 1998, pp. 61-62
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.