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Pediatric ocular injuries in Lesotho

Y J Gordon, M Mokete

    Documenta Ophthalmologica. Advances in Ophthalmology
    |November 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pediatric ocular injuries in Lesotho share similarities with developed nations but lack certain causes like BBs and fireworks. Prevention campaigns are recommended to reduce eye injuries in children.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Global Health
    • Pediatric Medicine

    Background:

    • Pediatric ocular injuries represent a significant public health concern globally.
    • Understanding injury patterns is crucial for targeted prevention strategies, especially in developing nations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the epidemiological pattern of pediatric ocular injuries in Lesotho, a developing African country.
    • To compare these patterns with those observed in developed countries.

    Main Methods:

    • A prospective study evaluated 110 children with ocular injuries in Lesotho.
    • Data collected included injury mechanisms, types of injuries, and visual outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Similarities to developed countries included higher incidence in boys and frequent accidental, self-inflicted, and assault-related injuries.
    • Common injuries were corneal lacerations, traumatic cataracts, hyphemas, and lid lacerations.
    • Differences included the absence of arrow, BB, firework, toy, and chemical burn injuries, as well as orbital fractures and intra-ocular metallic foreign bodies. Poor visual outcomes were noted for perforating injuries.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric ocular injury patterns in Lesotho show both similarities and unique differences compared to developed countries.
    • The findings underscore the need for tailored prevention campaigns to address specific injury causes in the region.
    • Improving visual outcomes for severe ocular trauma remains a critical challenge.

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