Research Paper
Clinical Profile of Patients of Ocular Injuries
To study clinical profile of ocular trauma in a tertiary care center. Material and method: A Cross -sectional descriptive study was carried out in 50 patients of ocular injuries presenting to the OPD of Ophthalmology and emergency to evaluate the predisposing factors, etiology, and clinical presentation. A detailed history was taken which include the complete history of the mishap, the nature, and circumstances of the injury occupation. Complete details of ophthalmic examination include visual profile, an anterior segment with the help of slit lamp biomicroscopy, fundus examination with +90D examination and indirect ophthalmoscopy and x-ray and Ultrasonography was done. RESULTS: Males (86.8%) outnumbered females (13.2%) and children (<16 years) constituted 46.8% of the total affected population which mostly occurred at home. The majority of the cases comprised of monocular trauma (89%). The cause of injury were road traffic accidents, sports playing & recreational activities and occupational in 32.7%, 25.5%, and 20% respectively. Closed globe injuries were found to be more common accounting for 66.6% than open globe injuries, which accounted for 26.6%. CONCLUSION: Simple measures such as education regarding the use of protective eyewear could possibly significantly decrease this preventable cause of visual disability.
Published by: Dr. Sabita Kumari, Dr. S. Daigavane
Author: Dr. Sabita Kumari
Paper ID: V3I1-1231
Paper Status: published
Published: January 19, 2017
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