Description

Penetrating eye injuries refer to injuries where an object breaches the eye's protective layers, potentially damaging internal structures. These injuries can lead to severe complications, including vision loss and infection, and require immediate medical attention.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may describe their injuries with varying levels of detail, which can include colloquial terms for eye injuries. It is crucial to maintain a formal register and use the clinical term 'lesiones oculares penetrantes' in all medical contexts to avoid confusion with other types of eye injuries.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient presented with penetrating eye injuries after an accident at work.

ES: El paciente se presentó con lesiones oculares penetrantes después de un accidente laboral.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'penetrating' with 'perforating'; misinterpreting related terms like 'contusión ocular'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.