JAMA ophthalmology
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Multicenter Study
Epidemiologic Trends of Chemical Ocular Burns in the United States.
Determining the national epidemiologic trends of chemical ocular burns can assist physicians and policy makers in appropriate allocation of resources for treatment and prevention. ⋯ Young children represent the single highest-risk group for ocular chemical injuries. Education and other interventions concerned with preventing these injuries will be most effective if used accordingly.