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Clinical profile of ocular trauma in a tertiary care hospital at Kolar district, South India

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Ocular trauma is a leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. Hence, we retrospectively analyzed 350 cases at a tertiary hospital in South India (2021-2023) to profile injury patterns, outcomes and prognostic indicators. Most patients were young males, with road traffic accidents as the major cause. Closed-globe injuries predominated, while open-globe injuries carried poor prognosis. Significant visual improvement occurred in nearly half of cases; predictors of poor outcome included relative afferent pupillary defect, intraocular foreign body and optic nerve injury. Thus, strengthened preventive strategies and timely interventions are critical to reducing trauma-related blindness.

Source: Bioinformation

DOI: 10.6026/973206300213355

Authors: Yeddula Venkata Rohith Reddy, Sangeetha T, Harshitha C

Institution: Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4414864760