CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND MANAGEMENT OF PEDIATRIC EYE TRAUMA IN NATIONAL TERTIARY EYE CARE IN INDONESIA
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2023-07-14
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Eye trauma is a major cause of vision problems in children, leading to visual impairment and blindness. This issue has significant global implications, affecting children psychologically and socially. Each year, around 1.6 million people become blind as a result of eye trauma. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 66% of all eye traumas occur in individuals under 16 years old, with the highest occurrence between ages 9 and 11.
This study aims to determine the clinical characteristic and management of eye trauma in pediatric patients at the National Eye Center-Cicendo Eye Hospital. A retrospective descriptive study was conducted using medical records of pediatric patients aged 0 - 18 years who experienced eye trauma from January to December 2022.
There were 190 patients included in this study. The majority of patients were male (69.47%) and the most common age group affected was 6 - 12 years (33.16%). Leading causes of ocular trauma were blunt trauma (58.95%) with toys being the primary cause. The right eye was more frequently affected (49.47%). Initial visual acuity varied, but improvements were observed in the final visual acuity for most cases. The common management for ocular trauma in this study is operative or medical procedures (67,37%)
This study provides valuable information on the characteristics and management of ocular trauma in children, which can contribute to the development of prevention strategies and appropriate interventions. Understanding the patterns of eye trauma and implementing comprehensive care can help prevent blindness and minimize visual impairment.
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Eye Trauma, Children, Management