&lt;p&gt;Epidemiology of Eye Injuries Resulting in Hospitalization, a Referral Hospital-Based Study&lt;/p&gt;

Choovuthayakorn, Janejit; Worakriangkrai, Varisaporn; Patikulsila, Direk; Watanachai, Nawat; Kunavisarut, Paradee; Chaikitmongkol, Voraporn; Luewattananont, Dao; Tananuvat, Napaporn

doi:10.2147/opth.s234035

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“…The results of a previous study carried out by Martín-Prieto S. et al in 2020 showed a WREI incidence in Spain of 429.75 per 100,000 workers from 2008 to 2018 [ 11 ]. The study also concluded that the risk of suffering a WREI was higher for males, younger and less experienced workers, and those who work with manual tasks, which agrees with previous studies [ 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]. In the analysis of other countries such as the USA, this kind of injury resulted in a median of two days of absence from work [ 17 ], and the total number of ocular injuries (either related or not related to work) incurred estimated costs of AUD 155 million and USD 200 million in Australia and the USA, respectively [ 18 , 19 ].…”

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“…In the analysis of eye injuries at work, the risk factors for suffering a WREI previously reported by other studies [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 26 , 27 ] were being a man, having less experience, and working in manual jobs. However, the predictive factors for ahigher incidence of taking sick leave due to a WREI do not follow this pattern.…”

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Description of Main Predictors for Taking Sick Leave Associated with Work-Related Eye Injuries in Spain

Martín-Prieto

Álvarez-Peregrina

Thuissard-Vassallo

et al. 2021

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Recent studies in Spain have shown that males, younger workers, and people involved in manual jobs had the highest risk of suffering a work-related eye injury (WREI). This study aims to assess the predictors of sick leave associated with WREI and to compare them with risk factors of initial injury. A retrospective and descriptive study of WREI that causes sick leave of one or more days among workers from an insurance labor mutual company in Spain was conducted over a period from 2008 to 2018. The variables of the study were sex, age, occupation, and type of injury. A total of 9352 (18.6% of 50,265 WREI) cases and 113,395 total days of sick leave were observed, with an estimated EUR 4,994,009.59 of associated labor cost. The main predictors of sick leave related to WREI were found to be female (highest incidence; 25.9 (95% CI (24.8–27.1))), >55 years of age (highest incidence; 20.5 (95% CI (19.3–21.7))), not working in the industry (lowest incidence; 13.8 (95% CI (13.3–14.2))), and not suffering “other disorders of conjunctiva” (lowest incidence; 5.7 (95% CI (4.7–6.8))). The consequences associated with WREI are worse for female and older workers, despite the main risk of suffering WREI being observed in males and younger workers.

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Description of Main Predictors for Taking Sick Leave Associated with Work-Related Eye Injuries in Spain

Martín-Prieto

Álvarez-Peregrina

Thuissard-Vassallo

et al. 2021

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“…Several studies have analyzed the epidemiology of globe injuries. [1][2][3]5,6,8,9,11,23,27,[29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37] In industrialized countries, traumatic eye injuries are the most common cause of visits to the emergency room. 37 Hospital admission and further treatment are often needed for these type of injuries, whose incidence reportedly ranges from 8.6 to 89 per 100,000 population-years.…”

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“…There is a clear male predominance, with the male to female ratio in some studies reaching a 4:1. [1][2][3]6,9,11,23,32 This can be attributed to occupational exposure, risktaking activities, and harmful behavior, such as alcohol consumption. 23 Unilateral globe injuries are more common, 5 with most patients being in their third decade of life.…”

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Role of Socioeconomic Status (SES) in Globe Injuries: A Review

Kousiouris¹,

Klavdianou²,

Douglas³

et al. 2022

OPTH

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Globe injury is a serious worldwide public health issue frequently leading to permanent vision impairment. The plethora of different types of globe injuries is classified into categories, including open and closed globe injuries. Globe injury occurs mainly in the workplace and at home, affecting predominantly middle-aged working men. Socioeconomic status (SES) is defined by income level, educational attainment, and employment status. Low socioeconomic status has been associated with a higher incidence of globe injury and can be utilized to identify at-risk populations. For managing open and closed globe injuries, different strategies are applied and the implementation of adequate globe injury prevention measures is needed for reducing the occurrence of globe injury. The following article aims to provide an overview of globe injury characteristics and their correlation with socioeconomic status and to highlight the significance of considering SES as a variable in globe injury prevention.

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“…For example, in Thailand, it has been found that there is no difference between genders. 17 In our analysis, dog bites were ranked fourth among most common mechanisms of injury. This seems to fit well with the literature that suggest dog bites of the face are more likely to occur in children 7 and that most pediatric dog bites of the face include the periocular area.…”

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Prevalence of Pediatric Periorbital Trauma at a US-Mexico Border Level 1 Trauma Center, 10 Year Retrospective Review

Skidmore

Kener

Garcia

2021

FACE

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Introduction: Due to its location in the middle third of the face, the periorbital area is exposed to external forces that may cause blunt and/or penetrating trauma. This anatomical location houses important structures for vision, cosmesis, and upper and lower facial skeletal stability. Trauma in this area puts the patient at risk for injuries to important structures, that, when damaged at early age, may have permanent debilitating consequences. Methods: After obtaining IRB approval, we evaluated ER admissions at a Level 1 Trauma Center located in the US-Mexico border over a 10-year-period. Inclusion criteria included patients younger than 18 years old with diagnosis of trauma to the face involving the periorbital region. Results: From January 2009 to December 2018, 1192 pediatric patients were admitted to the Level 1 Trauma Center with trauma that involved the periorbital area amongst other injuries. Mean age was 8, STD 5.2. 61.4% were male patients. The most common mechanism of injury was fall (365) followed by blunt trauma (305) and motor vehicle accident (MVA) (108). 29.4% of patients required admission, and 18.8% required a surgical intervention. Conclusion: Periorbital trauma in the pediatric population may bring lifelong consequences due to deformity, dysfunction, or loss of the structures that are contained within this anatomical area. Further studies are warranted to assess risk factors and to provide prevention measures to avoid trauma and complications due to injury to these important structures.

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<p>Epidemiology of Eye Injuries Resulting in Hospitalization, a Referral Hospital-Based Study</p>

Abstract: Purpose: To determine the characteristics of hospitalized eye injuries in Northern Thailand, a tertiary referral center. Methods: The medical records of patients who sustained an eye injury and were admitted to the

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References 24 publications

Description of Main Predictors for Taking Sick Leave Associated with Work-Related Eye Injuries in Spain

Description of Main Predictors for Taking Sick Leave Associated with Work-Related Eye Injuries in Spain

Role of Socioeconomic Status (SES) in Globe Injuries: A Review

Prevalence of Pediatric Periorbital Trauma at a US-Mexico Border Level 1 Trauma Center, 10 Year Retrospective Review

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