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Anterior Segment Organ Culture Platform for Tracking Open Globe Injuries and Therapeutic Performance
Published on: August 25, 2021
Wartime open globe eye injuries.
Ivna Plestina-Borjan1, Maria Medvidovic-Grubisic, Igor Zuljan
1Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Split, Clinical Hospital Split, Spinciceva 1, 21000, Split, Croatia. iplestina@krizine.kbsplit.hr
Summary
Wartime open globe eye injuries require prompt treatment. Factors like wound severity, foreign body presence, and timely surgical intervention significantly impact visual outcomes for these severe eye injuries.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Surgery
- Military Medicine
Background:
- Open globe eye injuries represent severe trauma in both civilian and wartime settings.
- These injuries pose significant challenges to preserving vision and ocular function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze wartime open globe eye injuries in 72 patients.
- To evaluate factors influencing functional success in treating these injuries.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 72 patients (80 eyes) with wartime open globe injuries.
- Studied causes, wound characteristics, foreign body presence, admission time, and surgical management.
- Utilized international classifications for ocular trauma grading.
Main Results:
- Open globe injuries constituted over 50% of all war-related eye injuries.
- Fragments from explosive devices were the primary cause.
- Early admission (within 24 hours) and anterior segment lesions correlated with better visual outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Key prognostic factors for visual acuity include preoperative eye condition, wound characteristics, and foreign body details.
- Timely and adequate surgical treatment in specialized centers is crucial.
- Prompt management significantly influences the functional recovery of eyes with wartime open globe injuries.
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