Profile Of Ocular Morbidity Post Mechanical Injury In A Tertiary Care Hospital

UDAYADITYA MUKHOPADHYAY; Dr. Nabanita Barua

Volume : VII, Issue : VIII, August - 2017

Profile Of Ocular Morbidity Post Mechanical Injury In A Tertiary Care Hospital

Udayaditya Mukhopadhyay, Dr. Nabanita Barua

Abstract :

Background: Ocular injury is an important public health hazard. Many ocular injuries are avoidable causes of blindness and visual impairment. Ocular injury is a major health problem in India also, blunt trauma being an important cause of ocular morbidity and blindness. So in view of public health importance, this study will provide information on magnitude and pattern of ocular injuries at a tertiary care centre. It will serve as a basis for designing and implementing preventive measures to be undertaken by respective authorities. Objective: To assess the pattern and to identify the socio–demographic factors and epidemiological correlates of the patients of mechanical ocular injuries attending in a tertiary care hospital. Materials & methods: An institution based observational study was conducted in the Ophthalmology Department of North Bengal Medical College And Hospital, Darjeeling, for one year from 1^stJuly 2015 to 30^thJune 2016 involving 162 patients with mechanical ocular injuries. Relevant data regarding socio–demographic factors and detailed history were taken from the eligible patients who were presented at the eye OPD and indoor. Detailed ocular and systemic examinations were done and primary management was given to all the patients. Results: Among 162 patients 73.5% were male. Majority of the study population belonged to 21–40 years age group. Most of the injuries (34%) were occurred at working place. Commonest occupation was unskilled worker (30.2%). Closed globe injuries were the commonest (66.7%) and contusion injury was the commonest (29.6%) among all type of injury.35.2% of the study population had clinical blindness (VA < 3/60) at presentation.