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A Aldakaf¹, A Almogahed, H Bakir

¹Taiz University, Yemen.

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This study found that 63.2% of patients with traumatic cataracts and intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) achieved good vision. Initial visual acuity, injury type, and vitreous hemorrhage predict final outcomes for IOFB patients.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Traumatic cataracts associated with intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) present complex surgical challenges.
Predicting visual outcomes is crucial for managing these severe ocular injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify prognostic factors influencing visual outcomes in patients with IOFBs and traumatic cataracts.
To evaluate the final visual acuity achieved after surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 19 patients undergoing surgical removal of IOFB and cataract extraction.
Minimum 6-month follow-up to assess final best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA).
Comparison of initial ocular findings with final BCVA to determine prognostic indicators.

Main Results:

Good final BCVA (> 6/30) was achieved in 63.2% of patients.
Functional vision (> 1.5/60) was achieved in 26.3% of patients.
Initial visual acuity was the strongest predictor of final visual outcome.

Conclusions:

A significant proportion of patients with traumatic cataracts and IOFBs can achieve favorable visual outcomes.
Initial visual acuity, mechanism of injury, and presence of vitreous hemorrhage are key prognostic factors.
Early assessment and surgical intervention are vital for optimizing vision in these cases.