Bilateral blindness from ocular injury: A 15 year review

Adepoju, FG; Monsudi, KF; Adekoya, BJ

doi:10.4103/1597-1112.139467

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“…The study by Okoye et al [ 40 ] on open globe injuries reported a predominance of left eye involvement and Ajayi et al [ 24 ] observed no significant difference in right-left distribution of the affected eye. Bilateral involvement was mainly as a result of chemical eye injury and gunshot pellets, as previously documented by Adepoju et al [ 19 ] and Bosaana et al [ 33 ]…”

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“…In Nigeria, the causes of ocular trauma comprise a peculiar mix; ranging from domestic injuries, rural occupational hazards (farming, hunting), industrialized work-related trauma, road traffic accident-related and assault-related [ 15 – 18 ]. Available literature, in Nigeria, has also established a relationship between; domestic related trauma and gender, bilateral involvement and psychological status, and to determine commonly affected ocular structures [ 15 , 19 , 20 ]. Regarding domestic trauma, women and children are at greater risk due to their increased involvement with domestic activities [ 15 ].…”

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“…Regarding domestic trauma, women and children are at greater risk due to their increased involvement with domestic activities [ 15 ]. While bilateral ocular trauma with blinding consequences is rare, reported cases have been associated with blast injuries, explosions and severe depression; chemical eye injuries have been documented as the most common cause [ 19 ]. The cornea, eye lids and conjunctiva have been reported as the most affected ocular structures in cases of traumatic eye injuries [ 20 – 22 ].…”

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Current pattern of ocular trauma as seen in tertiary institutions in south-eastern Nigeria

Jac-Okereke

Ezegwui

et al. 2021

BMC Ophthalmol

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Background Ocular trauma is a leading cause of monocular blindness worldwide and in developing countries, are not only more common but also more severe. Industrialization and urbanization may alter or modify prevalent aetiological factors and the presentation of ocular trauma. Objective To determine the current pattern of eye injuries in Teaching Hospitals in Enugu State. Methods This prospective cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out at the eye clinics and emergency units of two tertiary institutions in Enugu, Nigeria. Consecutive ocular trauma patients were enrolled over a 5-month period. On presentation, they underwent ocular examination including visual acuity (which was categorized according to the WHO classification of visual impairment and blindness}, anterior and posterior segment examinations. Injuries were grouped using the Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology system. Results Within the study period, 2545 new patients presented to the hospitals where the study was conducted. A total of 89 patients presented with ocular trauma, giving an incidence of 3.5%. The male to female ratio was 1.3:1 and patients aged 10 to 19 years formed the majority (24%). Domestic accidents (22%) were the most common cause of ocular injuries while blunt objects (57%) were the most common agents. Closed globe injuries constituted 76% of all injuries. Forty-three per cent of patients presented within 24 h of injury. Conclusion Ocular trauma is still prevalent in South-eastern Nigeria and there has indeed been a change in the pattern as well as the incidence. Assault and road traffic accidents have emerged as important causes of eye injuries. In addition, there has been an improvement in the health-seeking behaviour of people living in Enugu and this may reflect positively on the uptake of recommended preventive strategies.

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Current pattern of ocular trauma as seen in tertiary institutions in south-eastern Nigeria

Jac-Okereke

Ezegwui

et al. 2021

BMC Ophthalmol

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“…The type of treatment thus depends on the severity and characteristic of the eye trauma. Meanwhile, some other studies reported that commonly MOIs were splashing of IOFBs [18], [22], traffic accidents [17], [27], explosives materials [18], firework related [25], chemical injuries [28], and caused during sports or recreational activities [26].…”

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Ocular Trauma Trends in Indonesia: Poor Initial Uncorrected Visual Acuity Associated with Mechanism of Injury

Widjaja

Hiratsuka

Ono

et al. 2021

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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Objectives: To identify ocular trauma trends and to analyze how initial uncorrected visual acuity (VA) is associated with mechanism of injury (MOI) in a referral hospital in Indonesia. Methods: A five-year medical chart review at the Ophthalmology Emergency Department (OED) Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital (DSGAH). The information retrieved included sex, age, laterality involvement, initial uncorrected VA, MOI and management. Sex- and age- adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to evaluate the relationship between poor initial uncorrected VA and MOI, using multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 953 patients consisted of 80.3% males and 19.9% females. Ocular trauma predominantly occurred in 21–30 years age group (20.9%). May and November were found to have the highest average number of monthly patients. Closed globe injuries (80.3%) were more prevalent than open globe injuries (17.7%). The most frequent MOIs were sharp objects (311; 32.6%), followed by blunt objects (236; 24.8%). Most cases (89.2%) displayed unilateral involvement and 54.3% cases showed an initial uncorrected VA of better than 6/18. Compared to road dust, blunt object, sharp object and traffic accident were significantly associated with poor initial VA, with adjusted ORs (95% CIs) of 5.24 (2.27-12.10), 4.03 (1.76-9.25) and 8.17 (3.31-20.15), respectively. Conclusions: Initial uncorrected VA and MOI provide earlier information regarding the prognosis. Traffic accident showed a greater tendency to cause a poor initial uncorrected VA. Most ocular trauma is preventable by educating people at risk to avoid common MOIs and to use protection.

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Optical iridectomy: A stop-gap for penetrating keratoplasty in a resource-limited setting

Ocheni,

Oseji,

Megbelayin

et al. 2024

JWAS

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Corneal opacities are a major source of corneal morbidity in Africa and many resource-limited parts of the world. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of specialist corneal services either from lack of manpower or non-availability of materials and tools. This makes penetrating keratoplasty inaccessible from prohibitive cost or lack of donors. The index case was a 45-year-old indigent female farmer who presented with a right atrophic eye and defective vision on the left eye due to stick injury from farm work. Examination revealed a 2/60 eccentric vision and extensive adherent leukoma on the left eye. Superonasal optical iridectomy was done and vision improved to 6/18 with correction at sixth postoperative week. In conclusion, optical iridectomy, in selected patients, can restore useful vision.

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Bilateral blindness from ocular injury: A 15 year review

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Current pattern of ocular trauma as seen in tertiary institutions in south-eastern Nigeria

Current pattern of ocular trauma as seen in tertiary institutions in south-eastern Nigeria

Ocular Trauma Trends in Indonesia: Poor Initial Uncorrected Visual Acuity Associated with Mechanism of Injury

Optical iridectomy: A stop-gap for penetrating keratoplasty in a resource-limited setting

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