SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC AND CLINICAL PROFILE OF PEDIATRIC OCULAR TRAUMA: A HOSPITAL BASED PROSPECTIVE STUDY.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v3i12.822Keywords:
Ocular trauma, clinical profile, open globe injury, close globe injury, BCVAAbstract
Objectives: This present study was to evaluate the clinical and socio-demographical study in cases of paediatrics ocular injuries.
Methods: A detail assessment and relevant investigations were performed to all paediatrics OCT. And globe injuries were recorded according to the BETT. Occular injury was examined by using equipment model OCT 2000 by TOPCON at IGIMS, Patna. Treatment was given depending on type and severity of injuries. Patients were followed up on day 1, day 7, 1 month, and at 6 months. Initial best corrected visual acuity was evaluated on first day of follow up. And final best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was evaluated on last day of follow up after 6 months.
Results: Data was analysed by using simple statistical methods with the help of MS-office software. All data was tabulated and percentage was calculated.
Conclusions: Age group 0-10 years and males were more prone to ocular trauma. Stick, stone RTA and fall were more causative risk for OCT. School, home, Road traffic accident were the common places for ocular trauma. Open globe injury and close globe injury were commonly seen in ocular trauma cases. Close globe injury patients were shows the better BCVA with respect to OGI, lids and lacrimal apparatus injury and non-mechanical injury. Hence, we should aware the parents and family members about the common modes of trauma, the need of supervision of the objects of play. Self-protection should be taught to children to prevent possible ocular injuries. Houses, playgrounds and schools must be made safe and common items of trauma such as sharp objects, household lime, acids must be kept out of reach of children. Intensive campaign may be done before festival seasons about safety measures to increase public awareness. Ocular trauma is a frequent reason for emergency room visits. Evaluation of eye injuries should start with visual acuity and continue with prompt referral to an ophthalmologist as indicated.
Key words: Ocular trauma, clinical profile, open globe injury, close globe injury, BCVA
