Open globe injuries in children

Abstract

Salvage of the eye with an attached macula was possible in all eyes. Even in severely injured eyes good visual acuity can be established in about 50% of cases.

Open globe injuries in children: factors predictive of a poor final visual acuity

“…4,7,8 We have shown a male predominance of 5.7:1. Our average age was 9.8 years, comparable to other similar case series.…”

“…Our average age was 9.8 years, comparable to other similar case series. 4,7 Rostomian et al 8 , however, reported a much younger average age of 5 years.…”

“…2,3 The majority of paediatric ocular trauma cases are due to sporting and recreational activities. 1,4 Non-penetrating eye injuries account for three quarters of globe injuries in children. 1 However, open globe injuries may cause profound, irreversible trauma to intraocular structures resulting in an increased risk of visual morbidity.…”

Penetrating eye injuries in South African children: aetiology and visual outcome

“…Young children with sustained ocular injuries are more prone to developing amblyopia than older children. 7,19,24 However, poor visual outcome was more correlated to the severity of the injury, rather than to patient age or to delay of attendance. It seems that younger children were involved in milder forms of injury.…”

“…Children account for up to 50% of all ocular trauma, [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] thus representing the highest incidence. The incidence pattern of penetrating eye injuries in children living in African rural areas is likely to differ from that of adults, of children from metropolitan areas, and from that of children from developed countries; it thus merits closer examination.…”