Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study is to identify the patterns, presentations of ocular trauma, todetermine the groups at risk, types of injuries, analyze visual outcomes of ocular trauma in patients presenting at our hospital. Method –It is a prospective hospital based study done over a period of one year on ocular trauma patientsbetween Jan 2020 – Dec 2020.All consecutive, consenting patients with ocular trauma were interviewed with the aid of a questionnaire and underwent a detailed eye examination. Results: The study included 100 patients .Males were affected in 82%cases. The highest incidence of trauma was seen in the age group of 21-30 years( 29%).Children below 10 years were found in 12 % cases.Blunt trauma was found in 49% whereas penetrating injuries were found in 44 %. The most common site of injury was the cornea(30.58%). Keywords: ocular trauma, eye injuries, penetrating eye injuries, hyphaema
Highlights
Ocular injuries are a significant global health problem .It has been recognized that ocular trauma is a leading cause of monocular blindness. [1]The eye represents only 0.27% of the total body surface area and 4 % of the facial area, but it is the third most common organ affected by trauma after hands and feet.[2]Ocular trauma is a significant public health problem and preventable cause of visual morbidity
Detection and management holds the key to trauma management and prevention of further complications. [3]The impact of ocular trauma is a major cause for concern due to its devastating effects on the individual as well as the burden it places on the socioeconomic and health resources of any nation .The National Society for the prevention of blindness estimates that upto 90% of all eye injuries are preventable, especially in the pediatric age group
The highest incidence of trauma was seen in 21- 30 year age group (29%).Commonest type of injury was corneal tear
Summary
The eye represents only 0.27% of the total body surface area and 4 % of the facial area, but it is the third most common organ affected by trauma after hands and feet.[2]Ocular trauma is a significant public health problem and preventable cause of visual morbidity. It is common in developing countries and may lead to permanent visual impairment. It may occur at any age in either sex, especially among pediatric and elderly population. Detection and management holds the key to trauma management and prevention of further complications. [3]The impact of ocular trauma is a major cause for concern due to its devastating effects on the individual as well as the burden it places on the socioeconomic and health resources of any nation .The National Society for the prevention of blindness estimates that upto 90% of all eye injuries are preventable, especially in the pediatric age group
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