Citation

Uysal Y, Mutlu FM, Sobaci G. J. Trauma 2008; 65(6): 1284-1286.

Affiliation

Department of Ophthalmology, Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Medical School (GATA), Etlik, Ankara, Turkey. yuysal002@yahoo.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/TA.0b013e31817de3cc

PMID

19077614

Abstract

BACKGROUND: To assess prognostic value of the Ocular Trauma Score (OTS) in childhood open-globe injuries. METHODS: This retrospective, interventional case series included 61 children with open-globe injuries. Certain numerical values rendered to the OTS variables (visual acuity, rupture, endophthalmitis, perforating injury, retinal detachment, afferent pupillary defect) at presentation were summated and converted into OTS categories; the likelihood of the final visual acuities in the OTS categories were calculated, and compared with those in the OTS Study. RESULTS: Age ranged from 3 years to 14 years (mean, 8.0 years). Forty-two boys and 19 girls were included. Follow-up ranged from 6 months to 56 months (mean, 18 months). The likelihood of the final visual acuities (no light perception, light perception/hand motion, 1/200-19/200, 20/200-20/50, and > or = 20/40) in the OTS categories (1 through 5) in this group were similar to those in the OTS Study group. CONCLUSIONS: OTS calculated at initial examination may provide prognostic information in children with open-globe injuries.

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