Different Patterns of Ocular Trauma Presentation in Nishtar Hospital Multan

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of ocular trauma among gender and different age groups. And to determine various causative factors and the impact of trauma on ocular structures and visual acuity. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Ophthalmology department of Nishtar Medical University and Hospital, Multan, Pakistan from May 2021 to August 2021. Data were collected from 142 patients. A questionnaire was devised. Data were analyzed using SPSS V26. Results: Out of 142 patients that were admitted in Ophthalmology ward, 36 (25.40%) were female patients and 106 (74.60%) were male patients with mean age of 15.9 years with standard deviation of 14.5. There was no statistically significant difference between male and female patients (p value=0.2). Cornea was most commonly injured structure and mechanical factors were the most common cause of ocular trauma. Out of 142 patients, 4 (2.80%) got just medical management and 138 (97.20%) patients required surgical intervention while they were also given topical and oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Conclusion: Ocular Trauma is most prevalent among children. Males were affected more than females. The cornea was the most commonly affected structure. Ocular Trauma is one of the leading causes of monocular blindness. Most of the ocular traumas were due to some mechanical factors. Keywords: Ocular Trauma, Multan, Nishtar Hospital, South Punjab

Severity of Ocular Trauma Score at Presentation in Open Globe Injuries

“…Ocular trauma is a major public and occupational health concern for being a potentially blinding condition. Depending on the nature and extent of trauma, it can lead to visual impairment from mild visual impairment The pattern and outcome of ocular trauma in Pakistan is well reported in the literature but they [9][10][11][12][13][14][15] have not studied the OTS in these settings. There is a report of using OTS in our population but the 16 data was about war injuries.…”