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Epidemiological study of ocular trauma in tertiary care center and role of Ocular Trauma Score (OTS) to determine final visual outcome

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Dr. Saudhan Desai, Dr. Suhani Nayak, Dr. Palak Suthar, Dr. Nikita Chhatrola
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.Si4.2024.6210-6225

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Background: Ocular trauma is a medical emergency, if not managed early it may lead to permanent loss of vision, disfigurement, sympathetic ophthalmitis, etc. OTS estimates the specific visual function 6 months after the ocular trauma. It is useful for guiding treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Aim: The aim was to studyepidemiology of ocular trauma and expected visual outcome achieved according to initial OTS. Material and Methods: Prospective study conducted on 72 cases of ocular trauma involving the eye and the adnexal injury of the patient seen in the ophthalmology department, S.S.G. Hospital, Vadodara during october,2009-october,2011. The OTS was calculated and applied to determine visual outcome. Results: Ocular trauma was more common in males(86.11%) and in 11-20years age-group(31.95%), most common object being metal body(25%), followed by wooden stick(20.83%) and stone(15.27%). 26/72 patients presented with closed globe injury, 46/72 patients presented with open globe injuries.60% patients had visual outcome from HM (hand movement) to 20/200. Conclusion: Based on data from our study the ultimate visual outcome correlated with initial OTS calculated for each patient.

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