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A Simplified Technique for In situ Excision of Cornea and Evisceration of Retinal Tissue from Human Ocular Globe
Published on: June 12, 2012
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Ocular evisceration etiology
Aline Ruíz-Suárez, Arturo Carrasco-Quiroz, Hugo Alejandro Carrera-Rivera1
1Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Ciudad de México, México umocular1@msn.com
Summary
Exogenous endophthalmitis is the leading cause of ocular evisceration, resulting in significant social and economic consequences. This study identified common etiologies and associated comorbidities in a tertiary hospital.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Research
Background:
- Ocular evisceration is a significant procedure with considerable patient impact.
- Identifying the primary causes is crucial for preventative strategies and resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the most frequent causes of ocular evisceration.
- To analyze associated systemic and ophthalmologic comorbidities.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective observational study.
- Data collected from January 2013 to December 2016.
- Analysis of 54 cases of ocular evisceration.
Main Results:
- Exogenous endophthalmitis (25.90%) was the most common etiology.
- Ocular trauma (22.2%) and painful blind eye (14.8%) were also significant causes.
- High prevalence of comorbidities: 70.4% systemic and 79.6% ophthalmologic.
Conclusions:
- Exogenous endophthalmitis is the primary indication for ocular evisceration.
- The condition carries substantial social, labor, and economic implications.
