Dr. Sabita Kumari, Dr. Shashank Banait
Aim – Study Done Evaluate Predisposing Factors,Etiology,Clinical Presentation Ocular Trauma.
Method – Cross Sectional Descriptive Study Done Ophthalmology.Duration-6 Months.50 Patients Included.Detailed History,Complete Ophthalmic Examination,Visual Profile,Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy,Fundus Examination With 90d,Indirect Ophthalmoscopy,Ultrasonography Done.
Results – Males(86.8%),Outnumbered Female(13.2%) And Children(<16years) Constituted 46.8% .Majority Compromised Monocular Trauma(89%).58.9% Arrived Between 4-24 Hours,28% After 24 Hours.Cause Injury Road Traffic Accident(32.7%),Sports Playing And Recreational Activities(25.5%) Occupational(33%). Anterior Segment Involved 51.1%,Posterior Segment(8.9%),Both (31.4%).Factors Associated With Visual Impairment(Va<6/18) Poor Initial Visual Acuity,Full Chamber Hyphaema,Retinal Detachment And Vitreous Hemorrhage.
Conclusion – Simple Measures Such As Education Regarding Use Of Protective Eye Wear Significantly Decrease Preventable Cause Visual Disability.