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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Trauma
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Ocular trauma in children represents a significant cause of preventable vision impairment.
  • Understanding the epidemiology and risk factors is essential for targeted prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of pediatric eye injuries.
  • To identify key factors contributing to the occurrence of ocular trauma in children.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 80 children with confirmed ocular trauma.
  • Data collection using a checklist covering demographics, injury specifics, and medical history.

Main Results:

  • Boys constituted 72.5% of cases, with 46.2% occurring in children younger than 6 years.
  • Sharp objects (knives, glass) caused 67.5% of injuries, predominantly occurring indoors.
  • Corneoscleral lacerations were the most frequent injury type, followed by iris and uveal prolapse.

Conclusions:

  • Young boys are particularly vulnerable to eye injuries, highlighting the need for focused preventive measures.
  • The high incidence of sharp object-related injuries underscores the importance of safety education and supervision.
  • Interventions targeting high-risk groups and environments are necessary to reduce the burden of pediatric ocular trauma.