Epidemiology of Childhood Ocular Trauma in a Northeastern Colombian Region

Abstract

To describe the epidemiology of ocular trauma in children 15 years and younger who underwent evaluation during a 5-year period in the emergency department of a tertiary referral center in northeastern Colombia. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of children 15 years and younger. Records of 393 children with 415 incidents of eye injury were included in the study, of whom 22 were initially treated for bilateral ocular trauma. Results: Most patients (64.9%) were boys. The highest proportion of injuries (44.4%) occurred at home, followed by streets and roads (28.6%). Blunt (35.1%) and sharp (22.6%) objects represented the most frequent

Pediatric Ocular Trauma From A Tertiary Public Hospital in Colombia: Epidemiological Characterization

“…In the matter of the place of occurrence, 32.79% (20 cases) happened outdoors. This data contradicts those reported by Serrano, where the home was found to be the place of greatest occurrence with 44.4% of the cases [14], as was also the case in the study by Huda et al with 42.5% occurring at home [24]. Finally, during the development of the present study, aws were identi ed in the registry of visual acuity in 42.62% of the clinical histories and non-standardization in the description of the alterations by structure.…”

Pediatric Ocular Trauma From A Tertiary Public Hospital in Colombia: Epidemiological Characterization

“…In the matter of the place of occurrence, 32.79% (20 cases) happened outdoors. This data contradicts those reported by Serrano, where the home was found to be the place of greatest occurrence with 44.4% of the cases [14], as was also the case in the study by Huda et al with 42.5% occurring at home [24]. Finally, during the development of the present study, aws were identi ed in the registry of visual acuity in 42.62% of the clinical histories and non-standardization in the description of the alterations by structure.…”

A five-year retrospective study of the epidemiological characteristics and visual outcomes of pediatric ocular trauma

“…In our study, blunt and sharp objects were the most common cause of eye injury, followed by burns, falls, explosions, gunshots, fireworks and traffic accidents. These results are consistent with data published by Serrano et al [ 7 ]. Sharp object such as scissors and knives are usually found in every household.…”

Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Factors Associated with Poor Ocular Trauma Score Categories: A Tertiary Referral Center Experience from Türkiye

“…Similar injury patterns have been reported previously, with wooden sticks, stones, metallic objects, and fists representing the leading causes of blunt ocular trauma in both pediatric and adult populations. (22) Male predominance in ocular trauma observed in our cohort is consistent with previous epidemiological studies. Males accounted for 72.0% of all patients and had significantly higher rates of poor OTS/POTS categories, open-globe injury, and surgical intervention than females.…”

Pediatric Ocular Trauma From A Tertiary Public Hospital in Colombia: Epidemiological Characterization

“…In the matter of the place of occurrence, 32.79% (20 cases) happened outdoors. This data contradicts those reported by Serrano, where the home was found to be the place of greatest occurrence with 44.4% of the cases [14], as was also the case in the study by Huda et al with 42.5% occurring at home [24]. Finally, during the development of the present study, aws were identi ed in the registry of visual acuity in 42.62% of the clinical histories and non-standardization in the description of the alterations by structure.…”

A five-year retrospective study of the epidemiological characteristics and visual outcomes of pediatric ocular trauma

“…In our study, blunt and sharp objects were the most common cause of eye injury, followed by burns, falls, explosions, gunshots, fireworks and traffic accidents. These results are consistent with data published by Serrano et al [ 7 ]. Sharp object such as scissors and knives are usually found in every household.…”

Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Factors Associated with Poor Ocular Trauma Score Categories: A Tertiary Referral Center Experience from Türkiye

“…Similar injury patterns have been reported previously, with wooden sticks, stones, metallic objects, and fists representing the leading causes of blunt ocular trauma in both pediatric and adult populations. (22) Male predominance in ocular trauma observed in our cohort is consistent with previous epidemiological studies. Males accounted for 72.0% of all patients and had significantly higher rates of poor OTS/POTS categories, open-globe injury, and surgical intervention than females.…”

Pediatric Ocular Trauma From A Tertiary Public Hospital in Colombia: Epidemiological Characterization

“…In the matter of the place of occurrence, 32.79% (20 cases) happened outdoors. This data contradicts those reported by Serrano, where the home was found to be the place of greatest occurrence with 44.4% of the cases [14], as was also the case in the study by Huda et al with 42.5% occurring at home [24]. Finally, during the development of the present study, aws were identi ed in the registry of visual acuity in 42.62% of the clinical histories and non-standardization in the description of the alterations by structure.…”

A five-year retrospective study of the epidemiological characteristics and visual outcomes of pediatric ocular trauma

“…In our study, blunt and sharp objects were the most common cause of eye injury, followed by burns, falls, explosions, gunshots, fireworks and traffic accidents. These results are consistent with data published by Serrano et al [ 7 ]. Sharp object such as scissors and knives are usually found in every household.…”

Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Factors Associated with Poor Ocular Trauma Score Categories: A Tertiary Referral Center Experience from Türkiye

“…Similar injury patterns have been reported previously, with wooden sticks, stones, metallic objects, and fists representing the leading causes of blunt ocular trauma in both pediatric and adult populations. (22) Male predominance in ocular trauma observed in our cohort is consistent with previous epidemiological studies. Males accounted for 72.0% of all patients and had significantly higher rates of poor OTS/POTS categories, open-globe injury, and surgical intervention than females.…”