Causes and Clinical Profile of Cases of Ocular Trauma Attending a Tertiary Medical Center
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Purpose: Study of demographic and clinical profile of patients with ocular injury in developing countries. Study Design: This was an observational, descriptive study of cross-sectional design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, 1 year - June 2013 to May 2014. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted at the Ophthalmology Department, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. All patients are attending our emergency and outpatient department between March 2014 and February 2015, with a history of ocular trauma, were included in this descriptive observational study with cross sectional in design. All the patients were examined by ophthalmologists of the department. Examination included best corrected visual acuity and detailed anterior and posterior segment evaluation. Results: Distribution by the age of ocular injury cases showed gradual decline with age with maximum number of patients in 21-40 years of age group. Temporal spectrum showed a bimodal peak in March and November. The majority were males 960 (74.7%) cases, work-related trauma accounted in 541 (42.1%) patients. Sharp pointed object related injuries were the most common and observed in 494 (38.4%) cases. Corneal complications were mostly noted. However, visual loss, i.e., visual acuity <6/18 was found in 51 (3.9%) cases. Unsatisfactory health care in workplaces and poor access to ocular emergency care was noted. Conclusion: Primary eye care services need to be strengthened.
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Alok Ranjan, Md. Nazarul Islam, Mita Saha (Dutta Chowdhury)
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