Analytical study of 100 cases of traumatic optic neuropathy
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Ophthalmology - Year 2019, Vol 10, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Traumatic optic neuropathy is a devastating potential complication of closed head injury. Approximately 1.5% to 5% of patients with closed head injuries have damage to visual pathways (4-6 / 100,000 general population / yr.). Aim: The purpose of this study is to analyse the clinical profile, response to mega dose steroid therapy and visual function outcome in patients with traumatic optic neuropathy presented to the neuroophthalmology clinic at a Tertiary Care Centre. Methods: The study was conducted over a period of two years. Patient’s visual acuity, pupillary reaction, colour vision, visual field and fundus were assessed. Follow-up examination done at one month, three months, six months and one year. Results: In our study, Out of 100 patients studied, most of them being males (96 %), with road traffic accident being the common mode of trauma with only 25% of them showed visual recovery to some degree with or without treatment with corticosteroids. Conclusion: Traumatic optic neuropathy takes important place in permanent loss of vision in young males. Road traffic accidents especially two wheelers are at a particular risk.
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Thaialnayaki Vellaichamy, Sathya Krishnapillai
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