Dr.ASHA SAMDANI

Dr. VINOD KUMAR, Dr. PARIJAT CHANDRA, Dr. ATUL KUMAR

Abstract

In prospective observational study of 238 eyes, history, visual acuity, clinical examination with appropriate surgical management and follow-up was done. Visual outcomes at 6 months were correlated with OTS. Most common place of injury was at home. Sharps were the most common mode (35%) of injury followed by work related devices(25%) and sports related injuries(11%) due to Gulli-danda & cricket ball. Penetrating injury(81%) and contusion (57%) were the most common injuries. Zone 1(67%) & zone 3(42%) were most commonly involved in open and closed globe injuries respectively. Visual acuity improved from LogMAR 2 (presenting) to a median of LogMAR 1(at 6months) with a high probability between OTS and final visual acuity (p<0.001). Thus, OTS provides a reliable estimate of visual outcome in both open and closed globe injuries. Since most of the ocular injuries occurred in children and at home, parents need to be educated regarding safe eye care practices for ocular trauma prevention.