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Ocular injuries

P R Chatterjee1, B K Baidya, D N Chattopadhyay

  • 1NB Medical College and Hospital, Sushrutanagar, Darjeeling.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
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This study analyzed 800 ocular injury cases from 1982-1985. It investigated the incidence of age, sex, injury type, and damage in major and minor eye injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Trauma Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Ocular injuries represent a significant cause of visual impairment and blindness worldwide.
  • Understanding the epidemiology of eye injuries is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
  • Data on ocular injury patterns in specific geographic regions can inform targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of ocular injuries treated at a tertiary care hospital in North Bengal.
  • To identify patterns in age, sex, mode of injury, and structural damage among patients with ocular trauma.
  • To differentiate between major and minor ocular injuries based on treatment requirements (hospitalization vs. outpatient).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 800 cases of ocular injuries recorded between January 1982 and December 1985.

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  • Data collection included patient demographics (age, sex), injury details (mode, interval to treatment), and clinical findings (structural damage).
  • Classification of injuries into major (requiring hospitalization) and minor (treated as outpatients).

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 800 ocular injuries were documented, with 248 classified as major and 552 as minor.
    • The study examined the incidence related to patient age, sex, and the mechanism of injury.
    • Analysis included the time interval between injury and initial medical observation, as well as the extent of structural damage.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides valuable epidemiological data on ocular injuries in the North Bengal region during the specified period.
    • Understanding these patterns is essential for ophthalmologists and public health officials to implement preventive measures and improve patient outcomes.
    • Further research could explore trends over time and specific risk factors for severe ocular trauma.