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Alime Gunes1, Mustafa Kalayc, Oğuzhan Genc
1From the *Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta; †Department of Ophthalmology, Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul; and ‡Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Inönü University, Malatya, Turkey.
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Pediatric open globe injuries are common, often caused by household items. Increased parental awareness is crucial for preventing these eye injuries in young children.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Trauma
- Public Health
Background:
- Open globe injuries represent a significant cause of vision loss in children.
- Preschool-aged children are particularly vulnerable due to their developmental stage and environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the demographic, etiologic, and clinical features of open globe injuries in preschool children.
- To identify common causes and circumstances surrounding these injuries.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of medical records for preschool children (aged 3-5) undergoing surgery for open globe injuries.
- Data collection included patient demographics, injury details, time to surgery, and visual outcomes.
Main Results:
- 44 preschool children were included, with a mean age of 4.38 years; 72.7% were boys.
- Most injuries occurred at home (45.4%), with kitchen items being the most frequent cause (25%).
- 90.4% of patients with evaluable visual acuity experienced residual vision deficit.
Conclusions:
- Open globe injuries in preschool children frequently occur in domestic settings.
- Enhanced awareness among parents and caregivers is vital for injury prevention strategies.
- Early intervention and preventative measures are critical for managing pediatric eye trauma.
Purpose:
To evaluate the demographic, etiologic, and clinical characteristics of open globe injuries in preschool children.
Methods:
The medical files of preschool children who had an operation for an open globe injury from January 2003 to January 2013 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients' demographics and injury characteristics were recorded.
Results:
The study consisted of 44 preschool children with an open globe injury. The mean age was 4.38 ± 1.39 years. Most of the injuries occurred in boys (32/44). All patients were followed up for at least 3 months (mean, 8.47 ± 6.38 months; range, 3-24 months). The mean time between injury and operation was 10.40 ± 5.94 hours. Injuries happened most frequently at home (45.4%), and the most common cause of injury was kitchen items (25%). The final visual acuity could be evaluated only in 21 patients, and 90.4% of them had residual vision deficit.
Conclusions:
Because open globe injuries occur most frequently at home or in the immediate surroundings of the house, higher awareness of parents and child care providers is extremely important to prevent these injuries in preschool children.
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