Ten-year analysis of traumatic open-globe injuries in Edmonton, Canada, from 2009-2018.
Can J Ophthalmol
; 58(4): 375-381, 2023 08.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To identify and characterize the incidence and correlates of open-globe injuries documented at the Eye Institute of Alberta (EIA) at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton.DESIGN:
A 10-year single-centre retrospective chart review.METHODS:
All patients who underwent traumatic open-globe injury repair at EIA from January 2009-December 2018 were identified using key search terms. Charts were individually assessed for key demographic variables, including mechanism and location of injury. Patterns in open-globe injury incidence over the 10-year period and across demographics were assessed using Poisson regression. Associations between key demographic variables also were analyzed.RESULTS:
In total, 551 traumatic open-globe injuries were treated at the EIA from January 2009-December 2018, resulting in an average of 4.63 injuries per month over the 10-year period. Mean patient age was 42 ± 21.56 years. The number of males (nâ¯=â¯442) presenting for open-globe injury repair was 3.9 times higher than that for females (nâ¯=â¯114). Among patients for whom use of eye protection was recorded (nâ¯=â¯186), only 11% reported using eye protection at the time of the trauma. The incidence rate of injuries with zone 3 involvement was significantly higher in males (41.4%) than in females (29.8%).CONCLUSION:
Open-globe injuries remain a significant source of ocular morbidity at EIA, averaging just over 1 emergency case a week. Given the strong association with sex and the infrequent use of eye protection, targeted public health strategies are necessary to mitigate the risk of these sight-threatening injuries.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ferimentos Oculares Penetrantes
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Traumatismos Oculares
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Can J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article