A Retrospective Study of Ocular Manifestations of Trauma in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Dr. Kiranmai M; Dr. G. Madhavi Latha; Dr. Vijitha V.S.

Volume : VI, Issue : X, October - 2017

A Retrospective Study of Ocular Manifestations of Trauma in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Dr. Kiranmai M, Dr. G. Madhavi Latha, Dr. Vijitha V. S.

Abstract :

Introduction: Ocular trauma is an important and common cause of blindness and disability in developing countries. Ocular injuries have significant socio–economic implications. Considering the importance of the ocular trauma and its implications the current study has been taken up to describe the several manifestations of ocular trauma presenting to a tertiary care hospital.

Method: A retrospective study of 132 case–records of patients attending Government General Hospital, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

Results: In our study it was noted that ocular trauma is more common in males and young adults. Accidents were the most common mode of injury. A large number of patients had adnexal involvement with a significant number of closed globe injuries and a few sight–threatening manifestations.

Conclusion: Ocular manifestations of trauma can be varied ranging from ecchymosis to sight–threatening traumatic optic neuropathy and even occipital infarction. A detailed ophthalmic evaluation is important to diagnose and treat preventable causes of blindness.