We must be thorough in reviewing patients who have had direct trauma to their eyes.  Objects that are small enough that the orbit provides no protection are of increased concern.  In addition to other injuries, we need to be aware of orbital floor fractures and commotio retinae.  
 
Check out the Stat Pearls page on Orbital Floor injuries
Koenen L, Waseem M. Orbital Floor Fracture. [Updated 2023 Dec 15]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. 
Check out the Radiopaedia page by  Alejandro Planas Callao
 
Check out the paper mentioned
Raman Bhakhri and Nicole Landry.  Commitio Retinae: A teaching Case Report. Optometric Education: Volume 48 Number 2 (Winter-Spring 2023)  
 
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