Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the causes of ocular trauma, management and visual outcome in children.Materials and Methods: This prospective observational case series was conducted at the Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Isra Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology / Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital, Karachi from November 2009 to October 2010. All patients of Ocular trauma aging less than 15 years were included in the study.Results: A total number of 173 children (174 eyes) presented with ocular trauma from November 2009 to October 2010. Minimum age of presentation was 2months, while the maximum age was 180 months with mean of 97.172 months (SD = 41.82). Out of total number of children, 125 (72.25%) were male and 48(27.75%) were female. Blunt mode of trauma was the most frequently observed mode of injury among children and was, seen in 88 (50.6%) patients. Thecauses included Vegetative material in 25 (14.4%) and wooden stick in 23 (13.2%) patients. Fifty four (31%) patients were treated surgically while rest ofthe patients was treated medically. Most common cause of decreased vision was disorganized globe seen in 21 (12.1%) patients followed by corneal opacity in 18(10.3%) patients.Conclusion: Pediatric ocular trauma is a common cause of ophthalmic consultation. These injuries are mainly result of the blunt trauma. Majority of patients are young boys. There is a need for increasing awareness among parents.
Sadia Bukhari, PS Mahar, Umair Qidwai, Israr Ahmed Bhutto, Abdul Sami Memon. (2011) Ocular Trauma in Children, Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 27, Issue 4.
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