Pattern of ocular trauma at MLB medical college, Jhansi (UP) - A retrospective study
Journal Title: International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research - Year 2015, Vol 6, Issue 8
Abstract
Introduction: Ocular trauma is an important and yet preventable cause of visual morbidity especially among population in developing countries. Trauma is a significant cause of monocular blindness. Objective: To determine the pattern of ocular trauma, causative agents and visual outcome among patients presenting to emergency. Material and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted from April 2013-March 2014 on 400 patients with ocular trauma, presented to the emergency trauma centre at MLB medical college, Jhansi. Specially designed protocol was used to record the information based on the demographic data, nature and cause of injury. Informed consent was taken from all the patients. Data obtained were collected and analysed statistically by simple proportions. Results: Most common age group was 21-40 years (192 patients), among the pattern of ocular trauma laceration (62.7%) was found to be most common both in male and female patients, followed by peri-orbital haematoma (22.5%). The main causes were found to be work place injuries (32%) and road traffic accidents (28%). The common visual acuity observed on the affected eye on admission was <6/60-3/60 (43.7%) and <3/60 (27.2%). Conclusion: Public education and awareness program regarding health seeking behaviour for ocular injuries need to be conducted for improved outcome of ocular injuries.
Authors and Affiliations
Shubhanshu Gupta, A. K. Malhotra, Aakanksha Gehra, Rashmi Yadav
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP344156
- DOI 10.7439/ijbar.v6i8.2354
- Views 64
- Downloads 0
Variation in 1(3S) and 2(2S) rejections incidence in internal quality control program on using 20 reading mean and SD of different periods
Objectives: Objective of the study is to measure dispersion of 1(3S) and 2(2S) rejection incidence in six month period using mean and SD derived from 20 readings of different periods of internal quality control program....
Comparative evaluation for safety & potency of inactivated Cell Culture Rabies Vaccines from four Indian manufacturers
Rabies is a fatal but preventable disease. Various cell culture rabies vaccines (CCRV) are recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) for pre- exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure therapeutic application. In the pr...
Recurrent Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma of thigh in a middle aged female: A case report
Angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma(AFH) ,is a rare soft tissue tumor of intermediate malignant potential seen predominantly in children and young adults. We here report a case of recurrent AFH in right medial thigh of a 46...
Flexometallic versus RAE Endotracheal Tube in Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
Aim and Objectives: The present study was carried out with an objective to evaluate ease of insertion of catheter and suctioning through Flexo-metallic tube versus Ring Adair Elwin (RAE) tube, to know the incidence of ki...
EFFICACY OF JOSHI’S EXTERNAL STABILIZING SYSTEM IN FRACTURES AND MANGLED HAND-A PROSPECTIVE STUDY
Background and Objective: Human hand has evolved into an organ of exceptional prehensile function capable of highly complex movements, manipulation and cosmesis is also equally important as far as the hand is conce...