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Injuries to the posterior segment are among the most complex to diagnose, challenging to effectively treat, and often become the defining injury to predict visual outcome. In order to effectively diagnose and treat these injuries, clear multidisciplinary communication and coordination are essential. Additionally, management of posterior segment injuries may require adaptation to traditional surgical approaches in order to achieve the optimal visual outcome.

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  1. LTC, MC, US Army, Ophthalmology Service, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA

    Marcus H. Colyer

  2. Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA

    Marcus H. Colyer

  3. LTC, MC, US Army, Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA

    Eric D. Weichel

  4. The Retina Group of Washington, Greenbelt, MD, USA

    Eric D. Weichel

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  1. Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Reserve San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, USA

    Christopher J. Calvano

  2. Brigadier General, US Army Retired Children’s Hospital of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA

    Robert W. Enzenauer

  3. Colonel, US Army Retired Ophthalmology Service, JBSA Fort Sam, Houston, TX, USA

    Anthony J. Johnson

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Colyer, M.H., Weichel, E.D. (2019). Posterior Segment. In: Calvano, C., Enzenauer, R., Johnson, A. (eds) Ophthalmology in Military and Civilian Casualty Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14437-1_7

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