Epidemiological Characteristics and Visual Outcome of Ocular Trauma in Southern Assam in a Tertiary Care Center
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Ocular trauma is a major cause of preventable monocular blindness and visual impairment in the world. Timely intervention can make huge difference in the final visual outcome of the patient of ocular trauma. Aim and objective of the present study was to study the epidemiology, clinical characteristics and health- seeking behavior following ocular trauma in Southern part of Assam for designing and implementing improved methods of prevention to minimize long term ocular morbidity. Material and methods: Total 1463 patients of ocular trauma visiting Department of Ophthalmology in Silchar Medical College and Hospital from January 2015–March 2016 were prospectively reviewed for open- or closed-globe injury (OGI or CGI). Result: Road traffic accident was the most common cause of ocular trauma followed by sports related injuries. Of the 1463 evaluated for ocular trauma 469 patients who presented within 6 hours of ocular trauma when compared with patients presenting after 6 hours (994 patients) showed significant improvement with more than two grade improvement in visual acuity in Snellen chart. Perception of light was lost in 18 patients of which road traffic accounted for maximum number of cases. Work related injury was the group which if counselled and educated properly could lead to dramatic reduction in cases of ocular trauma. Conclusion: Road safety law enforcement and eye protective device use could bring down the ocular trauma cases significantly. Patient should be educated about early consultation to ophthalmologist following ocular trauma to minimize damage.
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Nilanjan Kaushik Thakur, Zakir Hussain Laskar, Praveer Kumar Srivastava, Mohit Ganesh Bharambe, Satya Gopal Nath
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