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Domestic ocular injuries: a case series
M Reza Mansouri1, A Mirshahi, M Hosseini
1Department of Ophthalmology, Farabi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 16686 43511.
European Journal of Ophthalmology
|August 3, 2007
Summary
Domestic eye injuries are most commonly caused by closed mechanical trauma. These injuries represent a significant portion of ocular emergencies, highlighting the need for increased home safety measures to prevent eye trauma.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Surgery
- Public Health
Background:
- Domestic eye injuries constitute a notable percentage of ocular emergencies.
- Understanding the patterns of these injuries is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the characteristics and classifications of eye injuries sustained in domestic settings.
- To analyze the types and mechanisms of domestic ocular trauma.
Main Methods:
- Prospective analysis of 100 consecutive patients with domestic eye injuries treated at Farabi Hospital.
- Utilized the standardized international classification of ocular trauma (Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology) for injury categorization.
Main Results:
- Domestic ocular trauma accounted for 4.85% of all ocular emergencies.
- The most frequent injury was globe injury (93.7%), predominantly mechanical (72.1% closed, 4.8% open), followed by chemical (14.4%) and thermal (1.9%).
- Corneal involvement was highest at 50.0%, with 4% experiencing severe visual loss.
Conclusions:
- Closed mechanical injuries are the leading cause of domestic eye trauma.
- The prevalence of domestic eye injuries underscores the necessity for enhanced home safety interventions.
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