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Perforating eye injuries in Cork. A review.

E C Horan

    Transactions of the Ophthalmological Societies of the United Kingdom
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    A review of 95 eye injuries found 21 retained intraocular foreign bodies, often from sports or car battery explosions. Fortunately, no cases of sympathetic ophthalmitis were observed in this study.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Trauma Surgery

    Background:

    • Perforating eye injuries pose a significant risk of vision loss.
    • Retained intraocular foreign bodies (IOFB) are a common complication.
    • Understanding injury mechanisms is crucial for prevention and treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the causes and outcomes of perforating eye injuries.
    • To identify common sources of retained intraocular foreign bodies.
    • To assess the incidence of sympathetic ophthalmitis in these cases.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 95 cases of perforating eye injury.
    • Data collection on patient demographics, injury mechanisms, and IOFB presence.
    • Analysis of clinical outcomes, including the development of sympathetic ophthalmitis.

    Main Results:

    • Twenty-one out of 95 patients had retained intraocular foreign bodies.
    • Sporting activities, including shotgun incidents, were frequent causes.
    • Four cases resulted from car battery explosions.
    • No instances of sympathetic ophthalmitis were recorded.

    Conclusions:

    • Perforating eye injuries, particularly those with retained IOFB, necessitate careful management.
    • Sports and accidental explosions are significant etiological factors.
    • The absence of sympathetic ophthalmitis in this series is a positive finding, though vigilance is warranted.

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