Dr.SHILPI DUBEY, S21301
Aim- Ocular injury in road traffic accidents can range from trivial subconjunctival hemorrhage to vision threatening injury. Aim of this study was to evaluate various types of ocular injuries following RTA and to assess visual outcomes and risk factors.
Method- Consecutive 144 patients of RTA having ocular injuries admitted in emergency of tertiary care hospital between May 2017 to April 2018 were included in the study. Detailed history and ocular examination was done with follow up at 1st and 4th week.
Result- Most cases were in age group of 20-40 years, more in males (64.6%) and in two-wheelers (72.2%), not wearing helmet (88.5%). Most common injuries were subconjunctival hemorrhage and lid ecchymosis. Severe injury leading to visual loss seen in15.2% cases like sclero-corneal tear, lens dislocation and vitreous hemorrhage.
Conclusion-Younger age group and males were mostly affected. Important risk factor were rash driving under alcohol, not wearing helmet and two wheelers.
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