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COVID-19 pandemic impact on ocular trauma in a tertiary hospital

You-Mei Xu1,2, Li-Ping Du2, Ya-Dan Huo2

  • 1The Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan Province, China.

International Journal of Ophthalmology
|January 20, 2023
PubMed

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The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to fewer ocular trauma hospitalizations, but middle-aged individuals remained most affected. Sharp objects caused most injuries, with an increase in home-related incidents, highlighting the need for enhanced eye protection awareness.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered healthcare access and daily routines globally.
  • Understanding its impact on non-emergency medical conditions like ocular trauma is crucial for public health planning.
  • Ocular trauma represents a significant cause of visual impairment and requires continuous monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ocular trauma hospitalizations.
  • To compare patient demographics, injury characteristics, and hospital stay durations between 2019 and 2020.
  • To identify trends in ocular trauma causes and locations during the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case study design.
  • Data collected from a tertiary hospital in China for 2019 and 2020.
  • Comparison of patient data including age, sex, visual acuity, diagnosis, hospital stay, injury mechanism, and location.

Main Results:

  • A decrease in total ocular trauma hospitalizations was observed in 2020 compared to 2019.
  • Middle-aged individuals (41-65 years) consistently represented the highest incidence group for ocular trauma.
  • Sharp object injuries remained the primary cause, with a notable increase in injuries occurring at home.

Conclusions:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic reduced overall ocular trauma hospitalizations, but specific demographics and injury patterns persisted.
  • Mechanical ocular trauma, particularly from sharp objects, continues to be the leading cause of hospitalization.
  • Increased home-related injuries underscore the need for heightened public awareness and preventative measures for eye trauma during pandemics.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19eye emergencyocular traumapandemic

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