Objectives: At the conclusion of this conference the resident/student should have an understanding of posterior segment trauma and should be able to

Describe the epidemiology, characteristics and management of posterior segment trauma including:

• Blunt trauma
• Lacerating and Penetrating Injuries
• Perforating Injuries
• Intraocular Foreign Bodies
• Sympathetic Ophthalmia
• Shaken Baby Syndrome/Nonaccidental Trauma

Reading Assignment: Please read the chapter covering Posterior Segmen