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European journal of molecular biology and biochemistry

Volume 6, Issue 1, 2019
Mcmed International
European journal of molecular biology and biochemistry
Issn
2348 - 2192 (Print), 2348 - 2206 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
TO STUDY OF CLINICAL PROFILE AND VISUAL OUTCOME IN OCULAR TRAUMA IN INDIANS
Author
Dr.Veeranki Lakshmi Pathi
Email
drvrvkk@gmail.com
keyword
Ocular trauma, Clinical profile, visual outcome. ABSTRACT This study is undertaken to determine site and severity ocular trauma, contributing factors and visual outcome in ocular trauma. This prospective study conducted in Department of Ophthalmolog
Abstract
This study is undertaken to determine site and severity ocular trauma, contributing factors and visual outcome in ocular trauma. This prospective study conducted in Department of Ophthalmology, SLIMS, Puducherry. In it 100 subjects (112 eyes) were enrolled in the study, 6 of these subjects had bilateral ocular trauma. A thorough ocular examination was conducted in all patients. This included recording of initial visual acuity, intraocular pressure for non-perforated eyes, biomicroscopy of anterior segment and ophthalmoscopy description of nature and extent of ocular injury. The visual outcome was taken to be the best corrected vision at 3 months post trauma. Total 50 patients (56 eyes) were enrolled in the study. 6 of these patients had bilateral ocular trauma. During the study period, there were 100 patients with ocular injuries admitted in the eye ward. 76(76%) patients were males and 24(24%) were females. Male: female ratio was 3.16:1. Their ages were in the range of 4yrs to 60yrs and the mean age was 29yrs.In our study 22(21.42%) had very poor vision (<3/60) at the time of presentation. With treatment the number decreased to 4(3.57%). 54(48.21%) patient have VA more than 6/18 at the time of presentation which become 78 patient with VA more than 6/18 (69.64%). 5 cases having No light perception (NLP) which did not improve.
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