Dr. Juhee Vishnu Agrawal, Dr. Shreya Shah, Dr. Anand Tibdewal, Dr. Parth J Rana

Aim: To evaluate the demographic and epidemiologic data of eyelid lacerations with & without canalicular injury. Methods: We recorded data of all patients attended our emergency department with eyelid laceration were reviewed retrospectively for demographic and epidemiologic data including the cause of trauma from hospital data base on standard pretested format & statistical analyses done.

Results: A total of 91 patients evaluated for eyelid laceration. Majority were from the age group of 1-10 year (25.3%). Male preponderance 79%, OD in 56%, 44% in OS; while 37.5 % have upper lid, lower lids in 27%, rest with canalicular tear. Most were due to road traffic accident 20% followed by fall 12% & unknown(13%) . 68% underwent primary lid repair and 9% went for canaliculostomy than 4.4% with intubation. 5.5 % needed skin grafting . Mostly 86 % from lower income group.

Conclusion: Lid injuries are common with upper lid involved commonly in male with Road side traffic being the common cause.