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Hyphaema due to blunt trauma.

Sanaullah Jan1, Salim Khan, Shad Mohammad

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Hayatabad Medical Complex/Khyber Institute of Medical Sciences, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar. sanaullahjan@hotmail.com

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|July 31, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Traumatic hyphaema, often caused by sports injuries in young males, can lead to serious vision loss. Early detection and management are crucial to prevent complications like secondary glaucoma and blindness.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Trauma Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hyphaema, or blood in the anterior chamber, is a common consequence of closed globe eye injuries.
  • Understanding the specific causes and outcomes of traumatic hyphaema is essential for effective patient management.
  • Pediatric and young adult populations are particularly vulnerable to these types of injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the etiological factors contributing to hyphaema following closed globe injuries.
  • To describe the clinical presentation, including visual acuity and intraocular pressure.
  • To evaluate the complications and visual outcomes associated with traumatic hyphaema.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study was conducted over a 13-month period.

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  • Patients with hyphaema due to closed globe injury were enrolled.
  • Data collection included patient history, ocular examinations (visual acuity, IOP, slit lamp, fundus), and a 90-day follow-up.

    • Main Results:

    • The study included 36 patients, with 88.89% being male and 86% under 20 years old.
    • The most common causes were trauma from stones (44.44%) and tennis balls (27.77%) during play.
    • Significant findings included initial elevated intraocular pressure (41.66%), secondary glaucoma (13.88%), corneal blood staining (5.55%), and 19% resulting in legal blindness.

    Conclusions:

    • Traumatic hyphaema predominantly affects young males, often due to sports-related incidents.
    • Common co-morbidities include angle recession, traumatic cataract, and maculopathy.
    • Secondary glaucoma and corneal staining are significant complications, with a notable risk of permanent vision impairment.