| Title: |
A Study on Ocular Injuries in Road Traffic Accidents in A Tertiary Care Hospital. |
| Authors: |
Prabhu, Rajashree1, Roche, Anjali Lita2, Govind, Indu1 dr.anjan@gmail.com, Anantharamaiah, Anjan3 |
| Source: |
European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine. Jan/Feb2025, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p318-323. 6p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*OCULAR injuries, *OPHTHALMOLOGIC emergencies, *TRAFFIC accidents, *MEDICAL sciences, *EYE protection |
| Abstract: |
Background: Road traffic accidents have become a significant public health concern in the recent times. This issue has resulted in a rising rate of death and illness, largely due to changes in lifestyle and advancements in the automobile sector [1]. Trauma to eye remains a leading cause of visual morbidity and blindness, constituting approximately 75% of ocular emergencies, road traffic accidents (RTA) being one of the most common risk factors [2] . Objectives: 1. To study the incidence of ocular injuries in road traffic injuries. 2. To determine the pattern of clinical presentation of ocular injuries due to road traffic injuries. 3. Effective management and final visual prognosis in vehicular ocular injuries. Material & Methods: Study Design: A prospective hospital-based cross-sectional study. Study area: Department of Ophthalmology, East Point College of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Study Period: 1 year. Study population: All patients with a history of ocular injuries following road traffic accidents presenting to the casualty and outpatient ophthalmology department. Sample size: The study consisted of 60 subjects.Results: The most common ocular manifestation of road traffic accidents was subconjunctival haemorrhage 32 (53.33%), followed by ecchymosis 29 (48. 33%). Majority of the ocular injuries (35%) occurred in the age group of 31- 40 years and the least number of cases (13.33%) were seen in patients over the age of 50 years. Ocular injuries were more common in males 43 (71.67%). Road traffic accidents with ocular injuries were more commonly seen with two wheelers 34 (56.67%). Conclusion: Ocular injuries resulting from road traffic accidents are among the primary contributors to eye-related health issues and loss of vision in developing nations such as India, where the number of two-wheeler vehicles is increasing and public awareness regarding eye protection gear is lacking. The most impacted demographic group consists of working-class male. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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