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Changes in the fundus caused by blunt ocular trauma
1Vitreo-Retinal Department, Eye Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ankara, Turkey.
Annals of Ophthalmology
|December 1, 1993
Summary
Blunt ocular trauma frequently affects adolescents, causing diverse fundus changes like retinal detachment. This study analyzes trauma-induced fundus alterations, their incidence, and patient demographics.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Medicine
- Retinal Diseases
Background:
- Blunt ocular trauma is common in adolescents.
- It leads to various fundus changes.
- Understanding these changes is crucial for timely intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the distribution of trauma-induced fundus changes.
- To analyze the incidence and latent interval of symptoms post-trauma.
- To examine patient demographics and trauma causes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 445 eyes from 435 patients with blunt eye trauma.
- Data collected between 1980 and 1991.
- Evaluation of fundus changes, patient age, sex, and trauma etiology.
Main Results:
- Retinal detachment was the most frequent finding (194 eyes).
- Other common changes included retinal/choroidal atrophy (52), vitreous hemorrhage (50), and optic atrophy (43).
- The 11-20 year age group constituted 32.2% of cases; 79% of patients were male.
Conclusions:
- Blunt ocular trauma causes a spectrum of fundus pathologies, with retinal detachment being most prevalent.
- Adolescents, particularly males, are most susceptible.
- Further research on latent intervals and specific injury mechanisms is warranted.