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The traumatized eye

Y M Canavan, D B Archer

    Transactions of the Ophthalmological Societies of the United Kingdom
    |April 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Surgical repair and reconstruction of eye injuries can restore vision and improve appearance. Most cosmetic issues arise from perforating injuries, necessitating interventions like enucleation to prevent sympathetic ophthalmia.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Trauma Surgery

    Background:

    • Eye injuries, both contusional and perforating, lead to significant visual impairment and cosmetic deformities.
    • Cosmetic issues are a notable consequence, impacting patient quality of life.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the incidence and types of cosmetic defects following ocular trauma.
    • To evaluate the role of surgical repair and reconstruction in managing visual and cosmetic sequelae of eye injuries.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of 2,162 ocular trauma cases over a 10-year period.
    • Analysis of reasons for enucleation, including the risk of sympathetic ophthalmia.
    • Categorization of cosmetic defects based on injury type (contusional vs. perforating).

    Main Results:

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    • 215 eyes (10%) were enucleated, primarily due to perforating injuries.
    • Corneal leucomata, iris abnormalities, cataract, phthisis bulbi, and enucleation were common cosmetic problems after perforating injuries.
    • Oculomotor abnormalities, such as divergent squint, frequently accompanied vision loss.

    Conclusions:

    • Meticulous surgical management can preserve vision and enhance cosmetic outcomes after eye trauma.
    • Perforating eye injuries pose a higher risk for cosmetic defects compared to contusional injuries.
    • Enucleation is often performed prophylactically against sympathetic ophthalmia, even when the condition is rare.