Epidemiological profile of pediatric ocular trauma in a tertiary hospital of northern India

作     者：Shazia Qayum Rashid Anjum Shagufta Rather Qayum Shazia;Anjum Rashid;Rather Shagufta

作者机构：Department of Ophthalmology MMIMSR Mullana Ambala India Orthopedic & Trauma Surgeon J&K Health Services Jammu India Department of Ophthalmology GMC Jammu India 

出 版 物：《Chinese Journal of Traumatology》 (中华创伤杂志（英文版）)

年 卷 期：2018年第21卷第2期

页      面：100-103页

核心收录：

学科分类：0403[教育学-体育学] 1004[医学-公共卫生与预防医学(可授医学、理学学位)] 1002[医学-临床医学] 100212[医学-眼科学] 100401[医学-流行病与卫生统计学] 10[医学] 

主　　题：Ocular trauma Open globe injuries Closed globe injuries Birmingham eye trauma terminology system Adnexal injuries Pediatric ocular trauma 

摘      要：Purpose： Ocular trauma is one of the most common causes of acquired blindness in children. It measures about 8%-14% of total childhood injuries. This study aims to determine the epidemiological profile of ocular trauma in the pediatric age group attending a tertiary hospital in northern India. Methods： A retrospective study was conducted in our hospital between June 2014 to July 2015 and all the children aged 0-16 years presenting with ocular trauma in eye outpatient department and emergency were enrolled in the study. Various epidemiological parameters like age, sex distribution, duration of presentation, mode of injury, type of injury and final visual outcome were analyzed. Results： Of total 357 patients, 271 （76%） were below the age of 12 years： 41.1% of children with ocular trauma belonged to age group 2-6 years. The male to female ratio was 2.9：1. Out of total patients, 242 （67.8%） presented with closed globe injury. Among the closed globe injury, the history of fall was present in about 35% of children, followed by trauma while playing with bat/ball （15.7%） and finger nail trauma （13.2%）. Among open globe injury, trauma with needle, knife, glass and pen were common causes. Home was the most common place of injury （47.8%）, followed by streets （17.9%） and playground （14.9%）. Conclusion： Children are vulnerable to ocular trauma and need more supervision. Sharp objects like needles, knives, household chemicals like acids should be out of reach of children.