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Rohr JT, dos Santos PM, dos Santos RCR, Vieira CV, Fé LM, Solano RL, Reis TF, Leão Mde O, Guimarães Vda C. Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) 2016; 62(4): 324-329.

Affiliation

Hospital de Base do Distrito Federal, Brasília, DF, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Brazilian Medical Association)

DOI

10.1590/1806-9282.62.04.324

PMID

27437677

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe the epidemiological profile of ocular trauma in children at the HBDF emergency department.

METHOD: Descriptive, cross-sectional study. We evaluated 103 cases of ocular trauma in children less than 15 years between July 2012 and January 2013. The factors evaluated through semi-structured questionnaire available online were: age, gender, adult supervision, mechanism, type of trauma, time and place, site and nature of injury, visual acuity, need for hospitalization and/or surgery, type of surgery, mother's level of education, and family income.

RESULTS: The average age of patients studied was 7.5 years. Boys (68%) predominate in all age groups. Blunt trauma prevailed (55.3%), followed by open (20%). Most of the cases occurred at home, 14 to 20 hours before seeking hospital care. The most common causes were: wood, stone, bicycle, broken glass, and falls. The cornea was affected in 54%. Visual acuity was ≥20/40 in 68.9%. Primary repair of the eye wall was indicated in 70.37% (p-value=0.022). Open traumas were more severe (p-value=0.005) and had more need for intervention (p-value=0.000). The injuries occurred despite the presence of adult supervision in 54% (p-value=0.002). The most severe injuries predominated in the age range 7-15 years (p=0.001).

CONCLUSION: Ocular trauma was more frequent among boys. The mechanisms of injury are the most diverse, and prevail at home. Blunt trauma prevails, but the visual impact is due to open trauma. Programs of prevention and education on child ocular trauma are needed.


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