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  • 1University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Eye Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine
|May 16, 2022
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Wooden projectiles cause significant eye injuries, with males and children being most affected. Gardening and playing pose the highest risks, often leading to permanent disability and lifelong follow-up needs.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Trauma research
  • Public health

Background:

  • Eye injuries can lead to vision loss and long-term complications.
  • Wood-related eye injuries are an understudied area.
  • Understanding the epidemiology of wood-induced eye trauma is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the population-based epidemiology of eye injuries caused by wooden projectiles in Finland.
  • To analyze treatment, resource utilization, and outcomes of these injuries.
  • To identify high-risk activities and demographics for wood-related eye trauma.

Main Methods:

  • A 1-year study of patients with ocular or orbital trauma from wooden projectiles.
  • Data collected from Helsinki University eye hospital, serving 1.5 million people.
Keywords:
forestgardeningophthalmologyplaypreventionvisual acuity

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  • A 3-month follow-up period for all included patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Wooden projectiles accounted for 6% of all eye traumas (67 cases).
    • Males (76%) and children (22%) were predominantly affected; spring was the peak season.
    • Gardening presented the highest injury risk relative to time spent; common diagnoses included superficial trauma and blunt ocular trauma.

    Conclusions:

    • Wooden projectiles frequently cause severe eye injuries, permanent disability, and necessitate lifelong monitoring.
    • Protective eyewear is essential during activities like gardening, forestry, and woodwork.
    • Public awareness campaigns focusing on high-risk activities are recommended.