OCULAR BLUNT TRAUMA IN BUNDELKHAND REGION: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY IN BUNDELKHAND REGION

Background: Ocular injuries can be classified into mechanical and non-mechanical injuries. Ocular injuries are more common in young patients than in elderly or female people. About thirty percent of eye injuries are caused by blunt objects. The most common mode of ocular injury was road traffic accident followed by occupational hazard. Material and Methods: The study was retrospective study of 50 patients who had blunt ocular trauma from November 2022 to October 2023 . Patient data, mode and extent of injury, management and outcome was noted and analyzed which was conducted in patients with definite history of recent blunt ocular trauma of all age. Results: During our study period, 50 patients of blunt ocular trauma were evaluated. Majority of patients were above 25 years age, out of which majority of patients were male (70%) and the most common mode of injury was road traffic accident followed by occupational injury. Majority of patients were managed at our centre both medically as well as conservatively, few cases which requires further management (traumatic dislocation of lens, corneal tear with grade 4 hyphaema) were referred to higher centre for further management. Conclusion: Blunt ocular trauma was more seen with Road traffic accidents and were more in males than females. Early and prompt detection with appropriate management lead to prevention of further complications.