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Eye injury is the leading cause of mono-ocular visual disability and blindness.1, 2 Most ocular injuries occur in developing countries. 3 Literature reported that young children are more vulnerable to ocular trauma. 4 Eye is one of the most important organs affected as a consequence of animal attack. Animal-related injuries (ARI) differ according to animal type, their availability in the community, and their activity with humans. For example, cattle and dogs are the most common domestic animal worldwide, especially in India and hence is the most common cause of ARI in India. Especially an injury by a bull or cow is more common in rural India. 5 Similarly Camel related ocular injuries are more common in Saudi Arabia where it is the most commonly raised domestic animal. Camel bite comprises 77% of all animal-related injuries there. 6

Similarly, children are most commonly encountered with dog bites. Children being naturally curious about the environment around them may interact with animals more frequently and unknowingly. An American study found that approximately 50% of children suffer a dog bite during their childhood. 7 Most of the time, animal-related ocular injuries are complex and grievous type. Bilateral ocular trauma due to animal attacks has been reported. 8, 9

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