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Research Paper | Ophthalmology | India | Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024 | Popularity: 5.2 / 10

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Understanding Patterns of Paediatric Ocular Injuries: Insights from A Study in Central India

Dr. Surbhi Agarwal, Dr. Ajita Trivedi

Abstract: Introduction: Paediatric ocular trauma requires timely diagnosis and early action in order to prevent amblyopia and blindness. Aim: To evaluate the pattern and clinical characterstics of children (<19 years) with ocular trauma presented to emergency. Materials and methods: This is a cross - sectional study on paediatric patients with ocular trauma who presented to Emergency Department of Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital, Kanpur during 6 months period in 2024. Various epidemiological parameters like age, sex, residence and location of injury were analysed. Comprehensive ocular examination was done with prompt treatment. Results: Out of 108 patients, 84 (77.78%) were boys and 24 (22.22%) were girls. The maximum patients were from 16 - 19 years (35.18%) followed by range of 11 - 15years (25.92%). The most common place of trauma was identified to be on road (32.41%). Almost 50% of all the paediatric patients came from rural background. Maximum patients presenting to hospital were in the range of 24 - 48 hours (43.52%) time gap from their trauma. The most common type of ocular trauma was blunt mechanism (57.40%). The most common complication was hyphaema (13%). Most of the cases presented were of ocular adnexal injuries (51.85%). Globe injuries constituted 10.18% whereas orbital fractures were 14.81%. Conclusion: Paediatric ocular trauma is mostly preventable and needs prompt intervention. Parents developing awareness for risk factors of ocular trauma will develop lesser chances for amblyopia and complications in children.

Keywords: Ocular trauma, Paediatric, Hyphaema, Globe injuries, Amblyopia

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024

Pages: 336 - 339

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR241001200424

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