Clinical Profile of Pattern of Ocular Trauma in Pediatric Population Presenting To MKCG Medical College
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim: To identify cause, clinical profile and evaluate final visual outcome of ocular trauma in pediatric age-group (= < 15 years) patients attending OPD. Materials and Methods: Hospital based observational study was carried out in opd& casualty of MKCG medical college &hospital ,Berhampur(Orissa) during OCT 1 2017-DEC 31 2017 where children up to 15 years age with history of ocular trauma attending the opd were included. Demographic details like age and sex, activity at time of injury, identifiable objects causing injury, presence or absence of supervision during injury were noted with follow-up period of 60 days. Results: In our study, total 23 patients were enrolled. The age-group most affected was 7 years and above . Boys (78%) were affected more than girls (22%). Adnexal injuries found in (8%) eyes, whereas closed and open globe injuries in (48%)and (44%), respectively. Most of children reported to casualty within 12 hours (56% eyes), remaining after 12 hours (48% eyes). The objects causing injury were blunt objects (14%), household objects (10%). The other causes of injury were sports (69%), accidental fall (4%), burn (8%),others (19%). Best corrected visual acuity (VA) of more than 6/18 achieved in 2 childrens, 6/18-6/60 in 4 eyes, < 6/60- counting finger close face (CFCF) in 6 eyes. Rest didn’t came for follow up. Conclusion: The age-group most affected was 7 years and above. Boys were affected more than girls. The time of reporting to casualty was within 24 hours. Blunt objects, and household objects(Toys) were common causes of injury. The places of injury were home, playground, and others. Most of the children achieved best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) more than 6/18.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Sarita Panda, Dr Chandan Kumar Mekap, DrSantosh Kumar Padhi, Dr Prangya Panda
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