An analysis of ocular manifestations in chemical injuries treated in a tertiary hospital

Dr. Parri Muralidhar; Dr. N. Lakshmi Chowdary

Volume : VI, Issue : V, May - 2016

An analysis of ocular manifestations in chemical injuries treated in a tertiary hospital

Dr. Parri Muralidhar, Dr. N. Lakshmi Chowdary

Abstract :

Ocular chemical injuries are widely prevalent and have a potential for severe visual disability. Aims and objectives: To determine which chemical agent is mostly involved in chemical injury, describe the pattern of presentation and grade the injury , and to evaluate the visual acuity after one month follow up with medical treatment. Material and methods:It is a prospective study of 50 patients who presented with ocular chemical injuries between october 2015 and march 2016 at a tertiary eye care hospital. Results: There was male prominence with male female ratio of 2.5:1 (male –36, female – 14). Those patients who presented early had better visual prognosis. The causative agent was alkali in 38 patients. The grade of injury was grade 1 and 2 in 38 patients (75%), suggesting conjunctiva and cornea are the most frequently affected structures. Conclusion: Acute ocular chemical injuries require urgent recognition and management