Dr.Rajshree Pandey

Dr. Ram Kumar Jaiswal

Abstract

Objective – To determine the profile and pattern of eye injuries in tertiary care hospital in today's scenario
This prospective cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out at the eye clinics and emergency unit of medical college Gorakhpur. Consecutive ocular trauma patients were enrolled over a 12 months period.
Within the study period, 3250 new patients presented to the hospitals where the study was conducted. A total of 112 patients presented with ocular trauma, giving an incidence of 3.4%. The female to male ratio was 1.8:1 and patients aged 10 to 19 years formed the majority (24%). Domestic accidents (22%) were the most common cause of ocular injuries while blunt objects (57%) were the most common agents. Closed globe injuries constituted 76% of all injuries.
Ocular trauma is prevalent in region of Uttar Pradesh and there has indeed been a change in the pattern as well as the incidence. Assault and road traffic accidents have emerged as important causes of eye injuries.