To the Editor: Chemical eye injuries are an ophthalmic emergency that can potentially result in visual impairment.1 A retrospective audit was performed to determine the characteristics, management and outcomes of chemical eye injuries in patients presenting to the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH).
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Our research was supported by a Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Small Research Grant.
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