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Ocular trauma in Lagos

A O Adefule-Ositelu1, I I Soetan, F B Akinsola

  • 1Department of Surgery, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

West African Journal of Medicine
|October 1, 1996
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This study analyzed 104 emergency ocular trauma admissions in Lagos during 1986. Findings highlight the impact of traditional healers and environmental factors on visual outcomes, suggesting improved data recording is crucial.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Trauma Care

Background:

  • Ocular trauma represents a significant cause of vision loss.
  • Emergency admissions for severe eye injuries require specialized surgical intervention.
  • Data on ocular trauma in developing regions like Lagos is often incomplete.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document and analyze cases of ocular trauma requiring admission and surgery in Lagos.
  • To identify factors influencing the causes and visual outcomes of severe ocular injuries.
  • To propose improvements for ocular trauma management and data collection.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 104 patients admitted for ocular trauma between January and December 1986.
  • Exclusion of minor injuries treated as day cases.

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  • Analysis of demographic data, injury causes, surgical procedures, and visual results.

    • Main Results:

    • 104 patients with severe ocular trauma were admitted and surgically treated.
    • Emergency presentation was characteristic of all included cases.
    • Variability in causes and visual outcomes was noted, influenced by traditional healers and environmental factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate statistical recording of all eye clinic cases, including minor injuries, is essential.
    • Traditional healers, environmental, and social factors significantly impact ocular trauma outcomes.
    • Strategies to mitigate these factors and improve data collection are recommended for better eye care in Lagos.