RESUMORelato de um caso de barotrauma ocular bilateral relacionado ao mergulho autônomo, com hemorragia conjuntival e periocular. Alguns conceitos de física e cuidados durante o mergulho são reportados para um melhor entendimento da fisiopatogenia do quadro, de modo que se possa melhor orientar os pacientes quanto à prevenção.Descritores: Barotrauma/etiologia; Mergulho/efeitos adversos; Hemorragia ocular; Lesões oculares; Conjuntiva/lesões; Relato de caso ABSTRACTReport of a case of bilateral ocular barotrauma related to scuba diving, with conjunctival and periocular hemorrhage. Some concepts about Physics and caution are provided to better understanding the pathophysiology of the barotrauma, so proper orientation regarding prevention might be provided.Keywords: Barotrauma/etiology; Diving/adverse effects; Eye hemorrhage; Eye injuries; Conjunctiva/injuries; Case reports
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