Photo Documentation In Ocular Trauma
Journal Title: International Journal of Ophthalmology & Eye Science (IJOES) - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 5
Abstract
Objective: Aim of the study is to photograph different cases of ocular trauma to ensure the safety of an ophthalmologist in giving prognosis and avoiding problems which are faced in court of law in criminal cases. Study Design: Hospital based, Cross sectional descriptive study Place And Duration: Department of ophthalmology, Abbassi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi. From July 2013 to March 2014 Material And Method: Hundred (100) Patients of ocular trauma were enrolled in the study on basis of nonprobability consective sampling. Their photographs were taken with the help of camera Kowa Fx 50 R. Blunt and penetrating injuries were included. Anterior and posterior segment findings were photographed. Comatose, younger than 6 years, corneal abrasions and corneal foreign bodies were excluded from the study. Data was analyzed on SPSS version 16.
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Erum Shahid
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