Demographic profile and clinical characteristics of patients presenting with acute ocular burns

Kate, Anahita; Sharma, Supriya; Yathish, S; Das, Anthony Vipin; Malepati, Nikhila; Donthineni, Pragnya R; Basu, Sayan; D’Souza, Sharon; Shanbhag, Swapna S

doi:10.4103/ijo.ijo_3330_22

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“…reported a large series of patients with acute ocular burns and within this cohort, a subset experienced a mild severity superglue injury. [ 14 ] Reddy performed a literature review of all reports of patients with OSI and found that sticking of eyelids and eyelashes with an inability to open the eyes was the most common clinical presentation. [ 3 ] The superglue bonds only with the dry surfaces.…”

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Clinical profile and management of ocular superglue injuries: Case series and review of literature

Malepati,

Sharma,

Kate

et al. 2024

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

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Purpose: To describe the clinical profile and management of patients with ocular superglue injury (OSI). Methods: This retrospective study included all patients with OSI who presented at a tertiary eye care institute between 2016 and 2020. Data regarding demographics, clinical profile, and management were collected. Results: A total of 66 eyes of 58 patients (24 children, 34 adults) with a median age of 22.5 years [interquartile range (IQR): 11.3–31] were included. All cases sustained accidental injuries, with domestic injury at home being the most common location of injury among children (79%) and adults (53%) (P = 0.39). The median visual acuity at presentation was worse in children [0.3 logMAR (IQR: 0.2–0.4)] as compared to adults [0.1 logMAR (IQR: 0.1–0.3)] (P = 0.03)]. The most common clinical sign at presentation was conjunctival congestion in 77% of eyes (51/66) followed by polymerized glue stuck to the eyelashes and eyelids in 52% of eyes (34/66). The median duration from the time of injury to presentation was 2 hours in both groups. All eyes resolved with medical management. Examination under anesthesia was required in three children (13%) to evaluate the extent of OSI. None of the patients had long-term ocular complications. Conclusion: Improper and careless handling of superglue in the domestic setting may cause accidental ocular injuries that require immediate medical attention. OSI represents less severe ocular injuries that respond to medical therapy alone and is not associated with long-term visual morbidity. Modifications in the packaging of superglue containers and awareness about their deleterious effects could prevent these injuries.

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Clinical profile and management of ocular superglue injuries: Case series and review of literature

Malepati,

Sharma,

Kate

et al. 2024

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

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“…Examples include better packaging of edible lime which is an important cause of severe ocular burns in South Asia and ensuring standardised, appropriate protective eyewear for workers in factories and agrarian settings. 31 Implementing these policies and regulations at the national or community level can have a significant impact on primordial prevention.…”

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Corneal blindness in the developing world: The role of prevention strategies

Kate,

Basu

2024

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Corneal blindness is an important contributor to the burden of global blindness and has a greater prevalence in low-income countries of the developing world where resources and infrastructure are limited. The causes of corneal blindness too are different from high-income countries and include infectious keratitis, ocular trauma, and xerophthalmia. Persons with these indications tend to have unfavourable outcomes after corneal transplantation, limiting their chances of benefitting from this sight-saving procedure. However, most causes of corneal blindness in the developing world are preventable. This highlights the importance of understanding the unique challenges in these regions and the need for targeted interventions. This article discusses various prevention strategies, including primordial, primary, and secondary prevention, aimed at reducing the burden of corneal blindness in low-income countries. These include capacity building, training, and awareness campaigns to reduce the risk factors of ocular trauma, infectious keratitis, and to improve access to first aid. It is also important to promote safe eye practices and tackle nutritional deficiencies through public health interventions and policy changes. Providing the required training to general ophthalmologists in the management of basic corneal surgeries and diseases and enhancing the accessibility of eye care services in rural areas will ensure early treatment and prevent sequelae. Current treatment modalities belong to the tertiary level of prevention and are largely limited to corneal transplantation. In developing nations, there is a scarcity of donor corneal tissue necessitating an urgent expansion of eye banking services. Alternative approaches to corneal transplantation such as 3D printed corneas, cultured stem cells, and biomaterials should also be explored to meet this demand. Thus, there is a need for collaborative efforts between healthcare professionals, policymakers, and communities to implement effective prevention strategies and reduce the prevalence of corneal blindness in the developing world.

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