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Orbital Trauma Epidemiologic Characteristics by Life Stage.

Aayma Irfan¹, Nihal Punjabi^2,3, Aishwarya Suresh²

¹Riverside School of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA.

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Orbital trauma incidence is rising across all ages, particularly in the elderly. Understanding age-specific injury patterns, like sports-related incidents in adolescents and household product risks for children and seniors, is crucial for prevention.

Keywords:

craniofacial epidemiology geriatric orbital injury trauma

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Public Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Orbital trauma represents a significant public health concern.
Understanding demographic variations in orbital injury is essential for targeted prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To characterize and compare epidemiological factors of orbital trauma across different life stages.
To identify trends and risk factors associated with orbital injuries in various age groups.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of orbital injuries using the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) from 2013-2022.
Comparison of demographic data, injury types, and product-related factors across four defined life stages: young children (0-5), adolescents (6-17), working adults (18-64), and elderly adults (>65).

Main Results:

A total of 7846 orbital injuries were recorded, with incidence increasing across all age groups, notably in the elderly.
Adolescents sustained sports-related injuries, while young children and the elderly were more prone to household product-related injuries. Orbital fractures were the most common injury type.
Elderly adults showed a higher likelihood of hospital admission compared to working adults.

Conclusions:

The rising incidence of orbital trauma, especially among the elderly, necessitates enhanced preventative measures and public education.
Age-specific epidemiological data can improve the detection, management, and public health response to orbital injuries.