Dr.Madhumita prasad

Abstract

AIM: To identify the causes, demographic and clinical profile and evaluate final visual outcome of pediatric ocular injuries.METHODS:Prospective interventional study carried out for 1 year duration where children up to 15 years with history of ocular trauma were included. Patient’s Demographic details,activity at time of injury,objects causing injury.RESULTS:total 30 eyes were enrolled.The age group more affected was 5 years and above (25 patients) than 5 years and below. Boys were affected more than girls.closed globe injuries were seen in 66% while open globe injuries were seen in 24%.The objects causing injury were blunt objects(40%),projectile object(34%). BCVA of >6/60 was achieved in 56% cases. Most of the ocular injuries occurred at playground (56%), home (30%), farm(6%) and school and roadside(6%) each.CONCLUSION:Boys were affected more than girls. Blunt objects, projectile objects and household objects were common causes of injury.Most of the children achieveBCVA>6/18