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Penetrating eye injuries.

B C Patel1

  • 1Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|March 1, 1989
PubMed
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Many penetrating eye injuries, particularly those from airguns, darts, and knives, are preventable in children. Early treatment can lead to good visual outcomes, but some injuries result in enucleation.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Pediatric Medicine

Background:

  • Penetrating eye injuries represent a significant cause of vision loss.
  • Children are particularly vulnerable to certain types of eye trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the epidemiology and outcomes of penetrating eye injuries in a defined population.
  • To identify risk factors and potential preventative measures for pediatric eye injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of all penetrating eye injuries treated at a major eye hospital over a four-year period.
  • Data collection included patient demographics, injury mechanisms, visual outcomes, and treatment duration.

Main Results:

  • A total of 202 cases were reviewed; 34% involved children under 15.

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  • Airgun, dart, and knife injuries comprised 41% of pediatric cases.
  • 54% of patients achieved good visual acuity (6/12 or better), while 12% required enucleation.

    • Conclusions:

    • A substantial proportion of penetrating eye injuries, especially in children, are preventable.
    • The findings highlight the need for targeted public health interventions and safety measures to reduce eye trauma.