THE BIRMINGHAM EYE TRAUMA TERMINOLOGY SYSTEM (BETT)
Abstract
Background. To analyze the currently used ocular trauma terms and design a comprehensive yet simple new system.
Methods. Extensive survey of the recent international ophthalmic literature.
Results. A new system to describe globe injuries was designed in which the tissue of reference is always the globe itself. All injury types are unambiguously defined and are part of an overall classification. Early results show that the proposal has been welcomed by practitioners and researchers alike; the system has also been officially endorsed by several national and international organizations.
Conclusions. BETT has a good chance of replacing the individual interpretation associated with the current terminology, thereby providing a standardized basis for epidemiologic and clinical practice and research.
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