Ocular Injuries in Road Traffic Accidents (Rtas)
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 11
Abstract
Purpose: Aim of the study was to assess the visual outcome in patients attending tertiary care hospital with ocular injuries following RTA and compare various associated risk factors. Method: In this prospective study 125 patients with ocular and periocular injuries underwent complete ocular examination including visual acuity, anterior segment examination by torch light to access pupillary action, slitlamp examination and posterior segment examination by 78 D Lens or Indirect ophthalmoscope using 20 D lens. Patients with suspected posterior globe rupture underwent USG B-Scan and CT Orbit. Results: In this study the male female ratio was 1:0.29 that means male are more prone to RTAs. Maximum case of RTA with ocular injury found in 21-40 year of age group (38.40%) followed by 41-60 year of age group (30.40%). Alcohol influence (71.2%) was present in majority of the drivers who sustained ocular Injuries. maximum incidence of ocular manifestation in case of RTA was Periorbital oedema with ecchymosis (83.2%) followed by eye brow laceration (68.8%). Two wheeler riders (73.6%) are more prone to ocular injuries when compared to persons travelling in auto, four wheeler or pedestrians etc. About 20% of patients with ocular injury had decreased vision and in about 3.3 % of cases the eye sight was lost due to irreparable injury like ruptured globe with prolapsed intraocular contents. Conclusion: Ocular injuries in RTAs are preventable cause of blindness worldwide. Meticulous observation of traffic rules, maintain speed limits, wearing helmets when driving two-wheelers and not driving under the influence of alcohol are some of the measures to minimize RTAs in our country. Increasing public awareness of safety precautions is crucial to prevention of RTAs.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Jitendra Kumar, Dr. Vijay Pratap Singh, Dr. Preeti Chaubey, Dr. Vinod Kumar
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