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Ricardo Mendes Pereira1, Melanie Berchara Paschoalato1, Andressa Oliveira Peixoto1
1Department of Pediatrics, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Tessália Vieira de Camargo, 126, Barão Geraldo, Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Insights
Most childhood ocular trauma cases are preventable. Educating parents on home safety is crucial for preventing eye injuries in young children, especially males aged 2-6.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Ocular trauma is a significant cause of vision impairment in children.
- Preventable injuries represent a substantial burden on healthcare systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the characteristics and causes of ocular trauma in children under 14 years old.
- To identify key factors contributing to these injuries and inform prevention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of hospital records from Sao Paulo, Brazil (2011-2012).
- Inclusion criteria: children <14 years with ocular trauma.
- Data analysis focused on demographics, injury circumstances, and time to medical care.
Main Results:
- 89.2% of ocular trauma cases were deemed preventable.
- Higher prevalence in males aged 2-6 years, with injuries often self-inflicted at home.
- Average delay in seeking medical care was 17.4 hours.
Conclusions:
- A significant proportion of pediatric ocular trauma is preventable through parental education and home safety measures.
- Targeted interventions are needed to reduce the incidence of eye injuries in young children.
- Timely medical attention is essential for managing ocular trauma effectively.
Abstract:
We performed a retrospective study of hospital records of children younger than 14 years with ocular trauma seen at our center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, between 2011 and 2012. From the total number of cases, 224 (89.2%) could be easily avoided. Accidents occurred with 5 children under 1 year of age; with one baby as young as 2 months. Also, there was a higher prevalence of ocular trauma in 2-to-6-year-old male patients, mainly caused by accidents resulting from the patient's own actions and occurred at home, usually in the presence of an adult. The average time (range) between the accident and seeking medical care was 17.4 hours (10 minutes to 14 days). There is a need to educate parents for preventing ocular trauma.
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