Prevention Of Eye Injuries Research Articles

Prevalence, Characteristics, and Management of Pediatric Ocular Trauma in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Analysis.

Ocular trauma is a major cause of visual impairment; however, little is known about its burden in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the epidemiological characteristics of ocular trauma in pediatric patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Medical records of pediatric patients diagnosed with eye injuries between January 2016 and December 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Demographic and injury characteristics were collected, and ocular trauma injuries were classified according to the Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology. A total of 855 injured patients were included in the study, of whom 525 (61.4%) were boys. Patient age ranged from one month to 18 years. Most ocular injuries occurred in children aged 5-9 years. The injuries were more prevalent in boys than in girls. Closed globe injuries accounted for 70% of cases, open globe injuries for 21%, and other injuries for 9%. Most ocular injuries occurred at home (n = 87, 42%), followed by school (n = 61, 30%). These results may inform the implementation and targeting of interventions to reduce or prevent eye injuries in children. Further, they highlight the importance of well-planned prevention programs to prevent eye injuries from occurring in children's daily lives.

Ocular protection practice and associated factors among welders in small-scale industries in Hosanna town, Southern Ethiopia, 2023

PurposeGood eye protection is the most important factor in preventing eye injuries. Most eye injuries are due to the improper use or lack of use of eye protection equipment. Therefore,...

Preventing Eye Injuries From Light and Laser-Based Dermatologic Procedures: A Practical Review.

The light and laser-based devices used in cosmetic dermatology practice carry a risk of serious ocular injury if appropriate safety measures are not put in place. Currently there is a lack of enforced regulation around the use of these devices. This raises concerns for the handling of these devices by operators who may not have adequate training and qualifications. There is also no mandated reporting of adverse events, thus precluding determination of the true incidence of laser-induced ocular injuries. To decrease the risk of ocular and periocular laser-induced injuries, several practical measures can be implemented within the clinical setting. Scientific articles were identified by performing a literature review using terms relevant to laser eye safety and a narrative review was performed. This article explores several components of laser eye safety: patient screening and informed consent, clinical environment considerations, operator considerations, protective eyewear selection for operators and patients, when to use a corneal shield, how to place a corneal shield and what to do in the event of a suspected eye injury. It is our prerogative that a functional understanding of the scientific underpinnings of laser eye safety coupled with observance of published standards has the potential to reduce incidents.

Pediatric eye diseases among children attending outpatient eye department of Tikrit Teaching Hospital

Pediatric ophthalmic disorders are important because of their impact on child’s development, education, future work, opportunities and quality of life, they may be due to causes that operate in prenatal period , neonatal period and childhood. This study aimed to determine the pattern of childhood eye diseases across age group among children attending out Patient eye department of Tikrit Teaching Hospital. It is a descriptive cross sectional study carried out in out Patient eye department of Tikrit Teaching Hospital .From 1st January 2010 to the end of December 2010.In this study 846 children at the ages up to 15 years were examined. A questionnaire was designed for recording personal history and detailed ocular clinical examination was done. A total of 846 children had attended the eye out patient during 2010.469(55.4%) were male and 377(44.5%) were female. Allergic conjunctivitis 229(27%),refractive error 124(14.6%), Ocular trauma 117(13.8%),infection108(12.7%),squint103(12.1%) and NLD obstruction 44(5.2%) were the most common conditions. Ocular injury was more common in males 67% and children aged 6-10 years 40%, the majority 65% being closed globe injury. Infections were seen more commonly among males 61% and children aged less than 5 years, with keratitis representing 33% of these cases. Conjunctivitis was the most common disorder followed by refractive error. Male were more commonly affected than female. Children aged 11-15 years made up largest group that affected. The prevalent childhood eye diseases can lead to absenteeism from school and are potentially blinding. Health education is important for parents to prevention of childhood eye injuries and early treatment of eye disorders.

Characteristics of Grape Shelf Eye Injuries at Vineyards in Japan

We aimed to investigate the characteristics and visual outcomes of farm work-associated eye injuries at vineyards. We retrospectively reviewed medical charts of patients with farm work-associated eye injuries. The eyes were divided into two groups according to the type of farming that contributed to the eye injury: the vineyard and other farming groups. Injury types, surgical procedures, and changes in visual acuity were statistically evaluated. After initial treatment, patients were followed up at different periods. We examined 30 eyes, including 14 eye injuries in the vineyard group and 16 eye injuries in the other farming group. The mean age of the patients was 58.8 ± 16.7 years, and 83.3% were male. None of the patients wore any safety eyewear at the time of injury. After initial treatment, the mean best-corrected visual acuity significantly improved from 0.83 ± 0.94 at baseline to 0.30 ± 0.57 at the final follow-up (p = 5.8 × 10-4). Eye injuries in the vineyard group were mostly caused by the penetration of wires of grape shelves and were frequent from winter to spring. We concluded that farm work-associated eye injuries at vineyards have characteristic properties compared with those during other farm work. The use of safety eyewear is strongly recommended to prevent eye injuries during farm work.

Incidence, Characteristics, and Cost of Eyelid Lacerations in the United States from 2006 to 2014.

To report the incidence, demographics, and cost of eyelid lacerations (ELs) in the USA. The Nationwide Emergency Department Sample is the largest publicly available emergency department database in the US. We conducted a retrospective longitudinal analysis to identify all emergency department (ED) visits in the sample from 2006 to 2014 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of EL. Descriptive statistics were calculated for hospital characteristics, patient demographics, and inflation-adjusted patient ED and in-patient (IP) charges. The incidence of primary and total ELs from 2006 to 2014 decreased by 50 per million and 7.1 per million, respectively. In the same period, the total ED and average ED charge, corrected for inflation, increased by almost $37 million and $1600 per person, respectively. Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs)were the mechanism of injury (MOI) associated with the highest average ED and IP costs at $5391 and $42,677, respectively. However, object- (42.2%) and fall-related (28.8%) were the most reported MOI overall. Peak months of EL presentations were seen in May and July, and > 90% of primary ELs were classified as periocular. Most ELs occurred in men and children, representing 69% and 44% of all primary EL cases, respectively. The incidence of ELs declined from 2006 to 2014. ELs occurred most frequently in children and young adults. The high proportion of object and fall-related injuries in this population highlights an area to develop strategies to reduce the frequency of preventable eye injuries.

IMPACT OF PUBLIC AWARENESS ON PREVENTION OF OCULAR INJURIES DURING FESTIVALS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL REVIEW

Abstract:
 Purpose: To see the impact of public awareness programs on prevention of ocular injuries during festivals
 Study Design: Observational cross-sectional study
 Place and Duration: Ophthalmology department, DHQ Teaching Hospital, Gujranwala from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2019 (2 years)
 Materials and Methods: After IRB approval and informed consent, data of patients suffering from ocular injuries only due to pellets or firecrackers at different festivals in 2018 was obtained. Proper history and examination was done and data was saved. General public education through posters and pamphlets was done regarding prevention of such injuries and data of next year (2019) was obtained, analyzed and compared with that of 2018 through SPSS v.25.
 Results: Out of a total of 76 patients, 55 (72.3%) presented in 2018 and 21 (27.7%) in 2019. Majority of patients, 48 (87.2%) in 2018 and 17 (80.9%) in 2019 belonged to age groups under 20 years. Pellets caused more injuries, 34 (61.8%) and 12 (57.1%) in 2018 and 2019 respectively than firecrackers, 21 (38.2%) and 9 (42.9%) respectively. In 2018, hyphema was most frequent clinical finding in 14 (25.5%) followed by corneal abrasions in 11 (20.0%) while the order was reversed in 7 (33.3%) and 6 (28.6%) patients respectively in 2019. In 2018, only 10 (18.2%) patients had best corrected visual acuity of counting fingers or worse at presentation while this number was 3 (14.3%) in 2019.
 Conclusion: Festival injuries contribute to a significant number of preventable eye injuries. With proper educational programs and subsequent preventive measures, incidence of festival injuries can be significantly reduced.
 Key Words: Festival Injuries, Awareness Programs, Ocular Trauma

Evaluation the knowledge and practice of dentists to the use of protective glass to prevent eye injuries in dentists, personals, and patients in Zanjan city, 1399

Evaluation the knowledge and practice of dentists to the use of protective glass to prevent eye injuries in dentists, personals, and patients in Zanjan city, 1399

Exposure keratopathy and its associated risk factors in patients undergoing general anesthesia in nonocular surgeries.

INTRODUCTION:The most common eye injury during and after general anesthesia is corneal abrasion which can occur at any time after anesthesia and even up to 24 h after it. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and factors associated with corneal injury in patients undergoing nonocular surgery.METHODS:This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. A total of 170 patients, who were admitted to the operating room and met the inclusion criteria, were selected through simple nonprobability sampling. Data collection forms were used in order to assess the incidence of corneal injury and its related risk factors. The National Eye Institute scale with fluorescein paper and cobalt blue light by slit lamp were utilized to examine exposure keratopathy.RESULTS:Overall, the results showed that the incidence of keratopathy immediately after eye care removal was found to be 64.7% in the operating room, 65.9% in the recovery room, and 41.2% in 24 h after the surgery. Smokers’ patients and drug abusers under general anesthesia underwent endotracheal intubation, received more opioids preoperatively, and had more perioperative bleeding and fluid intake. Moreover, in patients who had received more oxygen flow in the recovery room; the rate of keratopathy was higher.CONCLUSION:Smoking, drug usage, and receiving endotracheal intubation are the risk factors of keratopathy. Therefore, for high-risk patients and procedures, it is indispensable to both obtain preoperative information and take intraoperative precautions in order to prevent eye injuries. Future studies are needed to demonstrate these finding.

Paediatric eye injuries during a COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

ABSTRACT Clinical relevance Eye injuries, both accidental and non-accidental, are a significant cause of long-term visual impairment in children. An understanding of when and how such injuries occur is key to development of adequate prevention strategies. Background To evaluate accidental and non-accidental eye injuries in children presenting to the major tertiary emergency department and outpatient ophthalmology clinic in Western Australia during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown and to determine whether the frequency or nature of these injuries differed from pre-pandemic presentations. Methods Retrospective review of the medical records of paediatric patients presenting to the emergency department and specialist ophthalmology clinic with an ocular injury and those presenting to the hospital Child Protection Unit with physical injuries during March-August 2020 and the same period in 2019. Results There was no significant difference in the total number of accidental eye injury presentations during the lockdown period despite a significant decrease in emergency department attendance overall. Closed-globe injuries were the most common accidental eye injury presentation during lockdown (70/110, 64%), followed by adnexal injuries (39/110, 35%) and open-globe injuries (1/110, 1%). In contrast, referrals to the hospital Child Protection Unit for suspicious injuries declined during lockdown. Although eye injury presentations have changed in other parts of the world since the start of the pandemic, during COVID-19 lockdown in Western Australia, accidental paediatric ocular and adnexal trauma sustained at home continues to be a significant cause for hospital attendance. Public education regarding in-home eye injury prevention must be ongoing.

Epidemiological Characteristics of Paediatric Eye Injuries in a Large Metropolitan City in South Korea: A Multicentre, Prospective Study

ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of this study was to identify the epidemiological characteristics of paediatric eye injury in a large metropolitan city based on age group and sex. Methods This prospective, multicentre, observational study used data extracted from the eye injury registry for tertiary teaching hospitals in Daegu, South Korea, between August 2016 and July 2018. Children aged < 16 years were classified as infants, pre-schoolers, school children, and adolescents based on their age group. Results This study included 502 patients; most eye injuries occurred among boys (n = 349, 69.5%) and school children (n = 168, 33.5%). Unstructured play (n = 268, 53.4%) was the most common cause of eye injury, followed by sports (n = 69, 13.7%) and home activities (n = 52, 10.4%). Among adolescent boys, eye injuries were mostly caused by sports activities (n = 49, 37.7%), including soccer and basketball. Only 1 out of 69 children wore protective eyewear during sports activities. Eye injuries occurred most often in school (n = 63, 41.2%) during adolescence and at home (n = 270, 53.8%) in most other age groups. Conclusion Eye injuries were more common in boys. Boys and girls had relatively higher proportion of eye injuries during sports and home activities, respectively. In infants to school children, eye injuries mainly occurred at home and by unstructured play, whereas in adolescents, they mostly occurred at school and during sports activities. To prevent eye injuries sustained during sports in adolescents, wearing personal protective equipment during high-risk exercise in schools or sports facilities is recommended.

Epidemiological findings of childhood ocular trauma in a public hospital in Colombia

BackgroundEye injury is a serious worldwide public health problem that may cause blindness. In children, blindness has functional impact and psychosocial implications. As indicated in many worldwide studies, identification of risk factors associated with the socio-cultural context may prevent eye injuries. The objetive of the study is to describe the sociodemographic and epidemiological characteristics of pediatric eye injury and its effects on ocular structures in a public hospital from Colombia.MethodA retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2017, in a tertiary public hospital of a medium-sized city located in the Northeast of Colombia. Children under 15 years old with trauma to the eyeball or its adnexa were included. The Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology System (BETTS) was used. Eye burns and Ocular adnexa were also included.Results61 cases of eye injuries were recorded, 67.21% (41 cases) of which were males. 57.37% (35 cases) corresponded to closed-globe injuries both contusion and lamellar laceration. Visual acuity fluctuated between 20/20 and 20/40. 14.75% (9 cases) were open-globe injuries while 50% (4 cases) were penetrating trauma. 27.86% of the injuries (17 cases) did not directly compromise the eyeball, 58.82% (10 of these cases) of which corresponded to eyelid wounds, and neither of those had visual acuity information.ConclusionThe study showed that the majority of eye injuries in children under 15 years old, from a public hospital in the Northeast of Colombia, are closed globe, caused by blows, and occur in males.

Ocular trauma in the pediatric emergency departments, characteristics and risk factors of immediate sequelae

ObjectiveThis study assesses the clinical characteristics and epidemiology of children with eye trauma presenting to the Emergency Department in Spain and analyze the risk factors associated with immediate sequelae. MethodsA multicentric prospective case series study conducted during 24 months of patients presenting to the Pediatric Emergency Departments in five hospitals collaborating with the Spanish Pediatric Emergency Research Group. Data were collected from October 2016 through September 2018, including all patients up to the age of 16 years old presenting to the Emergency Department with an ocular trauma. All injuries were classified by Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology (BETT). ResultsA total of 242 134 visits to the Emergency Departments took place during the study period, being 1007 ocular traumas (0,42%; IC 95% 0,40−0,45) and 858 were included in the study. Most commonly, injuries occurred while playing (54,7%), except in the 15 or more-age group, in which sports activities were more common (23,1%). The place of the trauma varied depending on the age group, being home (34,7%) and schools or sports areas (34,3%) the most recurrent. Blunt objects were the most frequent mechanism of trauma (48,6%). Most of the injuries were classified as closed globe (85,5%), mainly contusions (52,7%). Fifty-eight patients (6,8%) presented with immediate sequelae, being the impairment of visual acuity the most common (70,7%). The risk factors associated with immediate sequelae were the 10 or more-age group, the preexisting refractive errors, the open globe injuries and the injuries with blunt objects. ConclusionsOcular trauma is a frequent chief complaint in the Pediatric Emergency Departments in Spain. Increasing awareness of the serious nature of ocular injuries and the study of the risk factors will help to develop a comprehensive plan for educating both parents and children to minimize preventable eye injuries sequelae.

Ocular trauma in the Pediatric Emergency Departments, characteristics and risk factors of immediate sequelae

This study assesses the clinical characteristics and epidemiology of children with eye trauma presenting to the Emergency Department in Spain and analyze the risk factors associated with immediate sequelae. A multicentric prospective case series study conducted during 24 months of patients presenting to the Pediatric Emergency Departments in five hospitals collaborating with the Spanish Pediatric Emergency Research Group. Data were collected from October 2016 through September 2018, including all patients up to the age of 16 years old presenting to the Emergency Department with an ocular trauma. All injuries were classified by Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology. A total of 242,134 visits to the Emergency Departments took place during the study period, being 1,007 ocular traumas (0.42%; IC 95% 0.40-0.45) and 858 were included in the study. Most commonly, injuries occurred while playing (54.7%), except in the 15 or more-age group, in which sports activities were more common (23.1%). The place of the trauma varied depending on the age group, being home (34.7%) and schools or sports areas (34.3%) the most recurrent. Blunt objects were the most frequent mechanism of trauma (48.6%). Most of the injuries were classified as closed globe (85.5%), mainly contusions (52.7%). Fifty-eight patients (6.8%) presented with immediate sequelae, being the impairment of visual acuity the most common (70.7%). The risk factors associated with immediate sequelae were the 10 or more-age group, the preexisting refractive errors, the open globe injuries and the injuries with blunt objects. Ocular trauma is a frequent chief complaint in the Pediatric Emergency Departments in Spain. Increasing awareness of the serious nature of ocular injuries and the study of the risk factors will help to develop a comprehensive plan for educating both parents and children to minimize preventable eye injuries sequelae.

Ocular Emergencies in Children: Demographics, Origin, Symptoms, and Most Frequent Diagnoses.

Purpose To describe the epidemiology of ocular emergencies in children in a hospital-based emergency room (ER). Methods The medical reports of all children, 14 years of age and younger, who attended La Paz University Hospital (Madrid, Spain) ER from September 2015 to August 2016 were prospectively collected. Demographic data, origin, symptom for consultation, diagnostic tests, final diagnosis, and final referral of patients were recorded. Results A total of 774 children were attended: 57% boys and 43% girls. Mean age was 5 years (SD 4.10 years, range 0–14 years) without significant differences between sexes. Most children went to the ER because parents or teachers took the decision (75%), 24% were referred from the paediatric ER for evaluation, and 0.78% were referred from another hospital or by an out-clinic ophthalmologist. The reasons for consultation were red eyes (61%), traumatism (17%), referred from the paediatrician to have the fundus explored in children with headache (7%), eyelids problems (7%), and visual loss (7%). The most frequent diagnoses were infectious conjunctivitis (29%), corneal erosion (17%), normal examination (15%), and allergic conjunctivitis (13%). The most severe cases (visual loss, acute strabismus, and leucocoria) were referred by the paediatricians and represented 4.65% of the total patients. Visits occurred more frequently during the third trimester of the year (July–September), with a higher incidence of eye trauma in summer. Conclusions Infectious conjunctivitis was the most frequent pathology. It is necessary to increase public awareness about the symptoms, the way of transmission, and treatment. Ocular trauma was also a common cause of presentation and the majority were contusional and mild. There is also a need for education of parents, teachers, and coaches regarding the potential for eye injuries. Ophthalmologists and paediatricians must take an active role in educating people about the prophylactic measures to prevent eye injuries in children.

Eye Injuries and Related Risk Factors among Workers in Small-scale Industrial Enterprises

ABSTRACT Purpose We aimed to study eye injuries and their risk factors among workers at small-scale industrial enterprises. Methods Cross-sectional descriptive study. Five hundred workers at small-scale industrial enterprises in Al-Ain City, United Arab Emirates were included. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect data by direct interviews during the period of October 2018 through June 2019. The outcome measures included self-reported eye injuries, risk factors, and outcomes in the past 12 months. The study adhered to the guidelines of the Declaration of Helsinki. Results One-hundred seventy-five (35%) workers reported eye injury, 25 (14.3%) had recurrent injuries. Twenty-five (15%) received treatment for eye injury. Five percent were hospitalized. Workers who had an eye injury were less educated compared with those who did not (p < .0001), received less safety training (p < .0001), had less work experience (p < .0001), used more spectacle correction glasses (p < .0001), and had less usage of the safety eye goggles and safety eyeglasses (p < .0001) compared with those who had no eye injury. Arc welding (76; 43.4%), chipping (25; 14.3%), and drilling (24; 13.7%) were associated with high risk for eye injury. Twenty-eight percent of eye injuries occurred to observers or working assistants. Conclusions This study has shown a high percentage of eye injury incidents among workers at small-scale industrial enterprises. This was associated with low usage of the safety eye goggles and glasses. Arc welding posed significant risks for eye injury. This information is useful for safety promotion and development of work-related eye injury prevention legislations.

Hospital-Based Ocular Trauma: Factors, Treatment, And Impact Outcome.

BackgroundSpecific morbidities as blindness is a serious complication that commonly results from patients with ocular traumas and can significantly impair the patient’s social and occupational abilities. This study is conducted due to the current lack of data on ocular injuries in developing countries and places near war regions and aims to investigate and evaluate the impact of ocular trauma.Material and methodsAfter Institutional Review Board approval was obtained, we retrospectively identified 112 patients who were admitted due to eye trauma from January 2015 until October 2018. Information about demographics, diagnostic modalities, prognostic impact, and treatment interventions were retrieved, analyzed.ResultsOne-hundred and twelve patients were included in the study. The majority of patients were males. The mean age for patients was 22.2. Road traffic accident (RTA) constituted the most common cause of trauma (60.7%). Gunshots and blast injuries were observed in 12.5% of patients. Workplace injuries were infrequent (8.1%). The gunshot was significantly associated with injury to two or more eyeball structures while the RTA was significantly related to one eyeball structure injury. RTA was associated with intact globe while gunshot was significantly associated with ruptured globes. The mean duration of admission was 8.1 days. Associated truncal injury is the most important independent factor affecting the duration of admission.ConclusionMajority of trauma cases occurred in young males involved in RTAs. The location of Jordan near the Syrian war increases the appearance of gunshot ocular trauma in specific and ocular trauma in general. Educating the public is essential if we wish to prevent eye injuries.

Postoperative Management of Corneal Abrasions and Clinical Implications: a Comprehensive Review.

Total patient care is of extreme importance during the administration of anesthesia. Proper care of the eye is necessary during all anesthetic administrations, especially during the administration of general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care. By paying attention to details, the likelihood of an occurrence of eye injuries is reduced. Though perioperative eye injuries are rare during general anesthesia, they do account for 2-3% of claims against anesthesiologists. Ocular injuries may occur during general anesthesia even when tape has been utilized for eye closure. Corneal abrasions are the most common injuries that have been attributed to direct trauma to the eye, exposure keratopathy, or chemical injury. Using a hydrogel patch during general anesthesia is also associated with more frequent corneal injury than previously thought. Prevention of anesthesia-related eye injuries assumes a high priority since the eye is one of the major sense organs of the body. The eye can be damaged during anesthesia for both non-ophthalmic and ophthalmic surgeries.

METALLIC CORNEAL FOREIGN BODY;

Objectives: To evaluate demographic characteristics, morbidity and attitude of the patients in cases presenting with metallic corneal foreign bodies. Study Design: Descriptive, observational study. Setting: Department of Ophthalmology, Pak Red Crescent Medical and Dental College Dina Nath District Kasur. Period: April 2017 to January 2018. Methods: 100 consecutive patients with metallic corneal foreign bodies and had not received any treatment were enrolled. Data regarding patient’s age, gender, education, occupation and number of working years was collected. Patient was further inquired about the mechanism of injury, past history, availability and use of protective eye wear, availability of physician at work place, use of unprescribed drugs, self-removal attempt and self-removal method, pain intensity and leaves taken from job. Time interval between injury and presentation in the hospital was also noted. Location, depth of foreign body and ocular complications after removal were also examined. Results: All the patients were male and age ranged between 14-43 years. Patients were working in different industries from 6 months to 20 years. 43% got foreign body during metal grinding, 32% injuries occur during metal cutting, 20% during welding and 5% did not remember how they got foreign body. Only 7% used the protective eyewear during work, although protective eyewear was available to 59%. Physician was available to only 12% of patients at work place. 46% tried self-removal of the FB and 28% used unprescribed drugs before visiting to hospital. Pain intensity of the patient was measured on VAS from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worse pain ever experienced) mean 5.5. Patients were absent from work up to 4 days (mean1.1). Rust ring was the most common complication developed in 38% patients. Conclusion: Corneal foreign bodies are preventable work related eye injuries common among young industrial workers. There should be educational and safety programs about eye protection at work place.

Occupational Eye Injuries among a Group of Workers in Cairo, Egypt

Background & Objective(s): Occupational eye injuries can result in serious morbidity and great economic loss. Employees in every industry are at risk of eye injuries. Ocular injuries at work are preventable, so safety education is a priority This study aims at describing the most frequently encountered types of occupational eye injuries and their causes among different working groups as welders, carpenters, mechanics, accountants and delivery staff. . Methods: The study included 400 workers recruited from the emergency department of El – Demerdash hospital presenting with occupational eye injuries. The participants received ophthalmological examination and intervention according to their condition and filled an interview questionnaire, including socio-demographic data and occupational background. A focus group discussion was conducted among 12 workers who were interviewed later when they came for follow up. The session was about their opinion regarding causes of occupational eye injuries and best methods for prevention. Results: Workers involved in jobs requiring manual activities represented (62%) of those with occupational eye injuries. About 62% reported in-availability of protective equipment and 17% only reported receiving safety pre-employment training programs. About 47% knew that they were at risk of eye injuries. Foreign body injury was the commonest cause of occupational eye injury among the study population (32%). The percentage of manual workers reporting deep injuries (17.9%), requiring surgical intervention (46.2%), working with shift schedules (59%), with longer work duration (23.1%) and stating that their colleagues suffered from similar injuries in the last year (40.6) was significantly higher than that of mental workers. Conclusion: Eye injuries are an important category of work-related injuries to which attention should be drawn and resources allocated in the form of protective equipment and training programs especially to manual workers who face several hazardous work exposures. The recommended methods for prevention of occupational eye injuries by focus group discussion were better training of workers and improvement of the working environment of workers