Dr.POOJA KALBANDE
Aim: To evaluate the demographic and epidemiologic data of eyelid lacerations with & without canalicular injury.Methods: We prospectively collected data of all patients attended our emergency department with eyelid laceration between 2010 and 2015.Data was collected in pretested format & statistical analyses done. Results: A total of 91 patients evaluated for eyelid laceration. Majority were from the age group of 1-10 year (25.3%). Male preponderance 79%, OD in 56%, 44% in OS; while 37.5 % have upper lid, lower lids in 27%, rest with canalicular tear. Most were due to road traffic accident 20% followed by fall 12% & unknown(13%) . 68% underwent primary lid repair and 9% went for canaliculostomy than 4.4% with intubation. 5.5 % needed skin grafting . Mostly 86 % from lower income group. Conclusion: Lid injuries are common with upper lid involved commonly in male with Road side traffic being the commonest cause. Conclusion: Incidence of canalicular damage is high with lid trauma.
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