One- and 2-year survival of grafts at our center is lower as compared to western studies, probably due to higher percentage of poor prognosis indications for surgery and a relative scarcity of excellent-quality donor corneas.
To study the epidemiology and clinical profile of ocular trauma patients presenting to tertiary care centre. Prospective study. All patients of ocular trauma in OPD/Emergency were assessed for detail between 1/1/17 to 31/6/18 and data on demographic profile was established as per guidelines of Ocular Trauma Society of India. Patients were categorized in different segments and assessed/followed for visual impairment in particular. A total of 246 cases were examined out of which 87% were males. The most common mode of ocular injury was Road Traffic Accidents. Pediatric eye trauma constituted 16.7% of the total cases. 26.8% cases arrived to our centre between 4-24 hours and 62.6% cases presented after 24 hours. Amongst 131 cases of Road Traffic Accidents, none of them were using protective measures like helmets or goggles. Of these, 17.1% were under the influence of alcohol. 28.5% were involved in medicolegal proceedings. Majority of the cases comprised of monocular trauma (78.1%). Closed globe injuries constituted 88.94% of the total cases of which most cases presented with lid edema and ecchymosis. Chemical injuries were reported in 4.5% cases. 9 patients lost vision completely and 71 cases had vision from light perception to 6/18. Ocular trauma is one of the common causes of ocular morbidity. It has been seen predominantly in male population. Public needs to be educated about safety measurements and education about prompt need to specialised care to reduce ocular trauma related visual morbidity.
Acute methanol poisoning is a global crisis. It can be very dangerous by causing severe visual dysfunction, metabolic disturbances, permanent
neurological dysfunction and even death. In a recent hooch tragedy in suburban area in Punjab, 24 (47 eyes) male patients in age group of 25-65
years presented to us after spurious alcohol intake. The time of presentation after alcohol intake varied between 1-15 days as they were referred
after medical treatment for systemic ailments at other centers. The amount of alcohol intake in all these patients ranged between 125ml-500ml. At
presentation, 19 (40.4%) eyes were PL-VE while 16 (34%) were PL+VE or HMCF, 5 (10.6%) had vision between 6/60-FCCF and 7(14.9%)
between 6/6 -6/36. 11(23.4%) eyes showed improvement in visual acuity at 6 weeks of treatment and 6 (12.7%) eyes deteriorated even after the
treatment. The nal visual outcome was correlated with age, day of presentation, amount of alcohol and initial visual acuity. In this study, we
describe prole of patients who presented with a history of spurious alcohol consumption and assessment of risk factors affecting their nal visual
outcome.
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