Veterans with TBI-related Ocular Injury and Vision Dysfunction

ObjectiveTo describe the epidemiological characteristics and trends of work-related eye injuries (WREIs) in Spain over a 10-year period by sex, age and occupational sector.Design and settingsA descriptive, retrospective and longitudinal study based on data from workers insured by a labour insurance company in Spain from 2008 to 2018 was presented. The study considered the ratio of the number of WREI per 100 000 population and the relative risk of suffering an ocular injury. WREIs were characterised by sex, age and occupational sector of injured workers.Primary and secondary outcome measuresRatio of the number of WREI.ParticipantsIn Spain, all workers are insured by a labour insurance company that provides cover in the event of work-related accidents. In this study, we have included all workers insured by one of these insurance companies, IBERMUTUA, with workers in all areas of Spain.ResultsThe study included 50 265 WREI in the company over the 10-year period. Most of the injuries occurred in males (44 445; 88.4%), in 35–44 age group (15 992; 31.8%) and in industry workers (18 899; 42.6%). The average incidence was 429.75 per 100 000 workers insured and 4273.36 per 100 000 IBERMUTUA accidents (related and not related to eyes). Males, 16–24 age group and industry occupational sector group, have the highest incidence for WREI. The incidence of WREI decrease over the study period in all variables. Males have 6.56 (95% CI 6.38 to 6.75) times more risk of suffering WREI than females. 16–24 age group have 1.77 (95% CI 1.71 to 1.83) times more risk than in the group of workers older than 55. Finally, industry workers have 7.73 (95% CI 7.55 to 7.92) times more risk than services workers.ConclusionsThe risks of suffering WREI is higher for males, younger and less experienced workers, and for those who works in a manual task.

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Ocular injury in orbital fractures at a level I trauma center

Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1016/j.jcjo.2017.01.013 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 52 (5) ◽

pp. 499-502 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Michael Ross ◽

Christian El-Haddad ◽

Jean Deschênes

Keyword(s):

Trauma Center ◽

Ocular Injury ◽

Orbital Fractures ◽

Level I

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Devastating endophthalmitis following penetrating ocular injury during night sleep from orthodontic headgear: case report and literature review

Graefe s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology ◽

10.1007/s00417-005-1163-4 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 244 (2) ◽

pp. 253-258 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Tami Blum-Hareuveni ◽

Uri Rehany ◽

Shimon Rumelt

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Ocular Injury ◽

Night Sleep

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Comment on: Ocular Injury Associated With Prone Positioning in Adult Critical Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

American Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1016/j.ajo.2021.09.025 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yu Liu

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Critical Care ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Ocular Injury ◽

Prone Positioning

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OCULAR INJURY TREND IN COVID-19 ERA- A TERTIARY EYE CARE STUDY IN INDIA

10.36106/gjra/5013376 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 158-160

Author(s):

R. B. Goyal ◽

Karishma Goyal

Keyword(s):

Ocular Trauma ◽

Care Center ◽

Ocular Injury ◽

Trauma Patients ◽

Delayed Presentation ◽

Eye Care ◽

Education And Awareness ◽

Future Strategy ◽

Mass Health ◽

Care Study

Aim- To study the change in demography and injury pattern of ocular trauma during the lockdown period tothat of a similar period of the previous year. Materials & Methods- This is a retrospective analysis of the data of 362 patients with ocular trauma during the lockdown period from 25 March 2020 to 3 May 2020 and during a similar period of the previous year at a tertiary eye care center in India. Results- There was a decrease of 62.87% of patients of ocular trauma during the lockdown period because of the restricted lifestyle. Although home related and violence-related trauma increased, there was a decrease in trafc and sports-related trauma. Patients with chemical injury by sodium hypochlorite also had a sharp rise. Majority of the patients presented after two days during this period. Conclusion- Guidelines for mass health education and awareness about the risk of ocular trauma, morbidity caused by delayed presentation, and need to adopt safety or preventive strategies should be formulated so that future strategy can be planned to ght with the next pandemic or epidemic.

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The Incidence and Prevention of Ocular Injuries in Orthodontic Practice

British Journal of Orthodontics ◽

10.1179/bjo.20.4.339 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 20 (4) ◽

pp. 339-343 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

A. P. T. Sims ◽

T. J. Roberts-Harry ◽

D. P. Roberts-Harry

Keyword(s):

Ocular Trauma ◽

Postal Survey ◽

Operative Procedures ◽

Acid Etching ◽

Ocular Injury ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

British Standard ◽

Eye Protection ◽

Ocular Injuries

A postal survey was conducted to determine the use of eye protection and incidence of ocular trauma in orthodontic practice. One-hundred-and-fifty-nine NHS orthodontic consultants and 203 specialist orthodontic practitioners were surveyed. Two-hundred-and-forty-one(66·5 per cent) replies were received. Some form of eye protection was routinely worn by 66·8 per cent of orthodontists, 64·3 per cent of patients, but only 33·6 per cent of DSAs. Eye protection was not offered to DSAs in 31·9 per cent of practices or to patients in 22·1 per cent. Forty-three per cent of orthodontists reported instances of ocular injury in their practices. The majority of these injuries (n = 104) occurred during debonding or trimming acrylic. Other incidents involved ligating materials, intra-oral polishing, and acid etching. Most injuries (83·5 per cent) were treated in the surgery without any long-term effects. The routine use of goggles or spectacles with side-pieces and plastic lenses, which conform to British Standard BS 2092, is recommended for staff and patients during all operative procedures in orthodontic practice.

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Vitrectorhexis in penetrating eye injuries in adults

European Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1177/1120672118804387 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 29 (6) ◽

pp. 689-693

Author(s):

Miklós D Resch ◽

Anikó Balogh ◽

Gábor L Sándor ◽

Zsuzsanna Géhl ◽

Zoltán Zsolt Nagy

Keyword(s):

Foreign Body ◽

Pars Plana Vitrectomy ◽

Anterior Segment ◽

Posterior Chamber ◽

Ocular Injury ◽

Eye Injuries ◽

Anterior Capsule ◽

Safe Alternative ◽

Anterior Lens Capsule ◽

Pars Plana

Introduction: Vitrectorhexis is an alternative for manual continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis originally developed for paediatric cataract surgery. The aim of our study was the evaluation of the technique in adult patients with penetrating ocular injury and traumatic cataracts. Methods: Eight eyes of 8 patients (23–41 years, all males) had penetrating mechanical corneal trauma. Anterior lens capsule was penetrated in all cases and additional posterior capsule defect in five cases. Intraocular foreign body was detected in one case in the crystalline lens and in two cases in the posterior segment. Standard 23G infusion cannula and vitreous cutter were applied to perform anterior capsule opening, removal of lens material, anterior vitrectomy and pars plana vitrectomy if needed. No phacoemulsification or irrigation/aspiration probe was used. Results: Vitrectorhexis could be performed in 7 out of 8 cases with the preservation of peripheral anterior capsule; primary implantation of posterior chamber intraocular lens was possible in all cases (in the bag in three eyes and into the sulcus in five eyes). Anterior chamber was stable in all cases intraoperatively, and no dropped nucleus or lens fragment loss was observed. Surgery was combined with pars plana vitrectomy in three cases, with foreign body removal (when necessary). No postoperative complication occurred. Conclusion: Vitrectorhexis was found to be an effective and safe alternative method in the management of complex anterior segment trauma cases. With its use, traditional cataract surgical devices can be substituted and additional benefits of vitreous cutter can be utilized in selected cases, especially in young adults.

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Veterans with TBI-related Ocular Injury and Vision Dysfunction

Optometry and Vision Science ◽

10.1097/opx.0000000000001824 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽

Author(s):

Sandra L. Winkler ◽

Jacob Marszalek ◽

Xinping Wang ◽

Dezon Finch ◽

Chrystyna Rakoczy ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Ocular Injury

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Visual loss from mismanaged ocular injury with foreign body impaction: A Case Report

Annals of Health Research ◽

10.30442/ahr.0402-12-23 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 198-204

Author(s):

Ifedayo O. Akintoye ◽

Caroline O. Adeoti

Keyword(s):

Foreign Body ◽

Health Workers ◽

Hospital Setting ◽

Tertiary Hospital ◽

Health Concern ◽

Ocular Injury ◽

Eye Injuries ◽

Health Extension Workers ◽

Foreign Body Impaction ◽

Upper Lid

Ocular injury occurs commonly and it may lead to visual impairment if it is not properly managed. We report the case of a 35-year old man with a retained infected ocular foreign body in his right eye following an injury. The foreign body was not discovered despite consulting non-ophthalmologists at a Maternity Centre and an Optical Shop over a period of ten days. At presentation at the Specialist Hospital, he was unable to see with swelling of the eyelid, red eye and discharge. On examination, the visual acuity in the affected eye was NLP and an infected stick that penetrated the eyeball was discovered in the superonasal aspect of sclera covered by the swollen upper lid. This resulted in endophthalmitis, cataract and blindness of that eye. Ocular injuries must be promptly referred to the ophthalmologist for appropriate care and to prevent complications. The case clearly showed a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for paramedics who encounter eye injuries outside the tertiary hospital setting. Therefore, this report raises public health concern intended to increase awareness on the management of eye injuries. The incorporation of Primary Eye Health into Primary Health Care along with training and re-training of Community Health Extension Workers, General Practitioners and other rural health workers cannot be overemphasized.

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