Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Pediatric ocular trauma and its outcomes:Rajasthan,India

Main Article Content

Dr.Prabha, Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal, Dr. Himanshu Goyal

Abstract

Aim:To identify the trend of ocular trauma in pediatric age-group and evaluate final visual outcome. Materials and Methods: Prospective interventional study at Government medical College, Bharatpur from November 2019 toOctober 2020,patients up to age 16 years attended the casualty department of eye and undergone intervention with follow-up period of 1to3months or till better recovery. Results: Total 118 eyes of 115 patients were enrolled. The age-group more affected was above 5 years (67.80%, i.e.,80 eyes)and below 5years (32.20%, i.e.,38eyes). Boys (62.71%) were affected more than girls (37.29%). Most of the children reported to casualty within 24hours(80.50%eyes),remaining patients reported later within 2days to 1 week (19.50%eyes). Most of the ocular injuries occurred by household objects (22.3%), blunt objects(13.56%), playground/sports (13.56%),accidental fall(11.02%), projectile(7.63%)and others. Best corrected visual acuity(VA)of more than 6/18 achieved in 61.02%eyes, 6/18-6/60 in18.64%eyes,<6/60-counting finger close face(CFCF)in5.93%eyes, projection of light(PL)+perception of rays(PR)in5.93%eyes,and noPLin8.47%eyes. Conclusion: Pediatric ocular trauma is still higher in Rajasthan. It requires early presentation and intervention so that prognosis can be enhanced and impact of trauma can be reduced as much aspossible.

Article Details