Visual outcome and pattern of industrial ocular injuries | [Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology • 2011]

Author(s):

1. Rashid Hasan Alvi: KVSS Site Hospital, Manghopir road, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Mazhar-ul-Hassan: KVSS Site Hospital, Manghopir road, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Naimat ullah Sial: KVSS Site Hospital, Manghopir road, Karachi, Pakistan

4. Umair Qidwai: KVSS Site Hospital, Manghopir road, Karachi, Pakistan

5. Zia Ghaffar Aurangzeb: KVSS Site Hospital, Manghopir road, Karachi, Pakistan

6. Aziz-ur-Rehman: KVSS Site Hospital, Manghopir road, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Purpose: To evaluate the industry related ocular injury pattern and visual outcome. Material and Method: The study was conducted in the Kulsoom bai Valika Social Security SITE Hospital from Nov. 2006 to Nov. 2008. This study includes 200 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria. All the patients were worked up according to the protocol. The follow up period was 3 months. Results: A total of 200 persons presented with diagnoses of industrial ocular trauma. Ocular injury requiring admission occurred in 25 cases (13%), The remaining 165 patients were treated on outpatient basis. The pattern of industrial ocular trauma was generally trivial. Upon presentation 40 (21%) patients had visual acuity of 6/6 on Snellen Chart, while on final follow up 167 (88%) patients had a visual acuity 6/6 on Snellen Chart. Conclusions: Our study shows that the patients with industrial ocular injuries need urgent medical treatment. Prompt medical management can prevent the permanent visual loss.

Page(s): 8-11

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology , Volume: 27, Issue: 1, Year: 2011

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