Dr.RIDHIKA JHUNJHUNWALA
Objectives: To study the causation, management of penetrating ocular injury and to evaluate the final visual outcome.
Method: A study of 30 cases of penetrating ocular trauma was conducted. Detailed history and ocular and systemic examination was done. All patients were given anti-biotics and tetanus prophylaxis. Wherever required, primary repair of the wound was done .
Result: 80% of cases were males. 66% of cases were between 10 – 30 years of age. Zone I injuries were seen in 90% cases. After 4 weeks of management 17 patients had vision better than 6/18 in the injured eye.
Conclusion: Most cases of penetrating ocular injuries are seen in males, with most of them being younger than 30 years of age. Agricultural activity being associated with most cases of penetrating injury, with thorn being the commonest agent causing the injury. Following treatment most patients had satisfactory vision. The cases with infection and Zone II injuries had poor visual outcome.
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