Indications for destructive eye surgeries in a state tertiary hospital in Enugu: a 10-year retrospective study

Abstract

Destructive eye surgeries lead to permanent loss of eye and ultimately vision. The aim of this study was to find out the indications for destructive eye surgeries in a tertiary hospital in Enugu. It was a 10-year retrospective study. Patients’ folders were retrieved and necessary information was extracted from them. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 21. A total of 65 patients were studied within the period. Male to female ratio was 1.1:1. Mean age was 52.86 ± 23.73. Adults were involved more than children. The commonest indication for destructive surgeries was infective causes (40%) followed by traumatic causes (30.8%). The commonest type of destructive surgery was evisceration (90.8%). The commonest indications for destructive eye surgeries are preventable. Thus, there is a need to educate the masses on eye health to avoid practices that may lead to eye removal.