@article{ref1,
title="Open globe injuries related to traffic accidents: a retrospective study",
journal="Journal of ophthalmology",
year="2021",
author="Upaphong, Phit and Supreeyathitikul, Pongsant and Choovuthayakorn, Janejit",
volume="2021",
number="",
pages="e6629589-e6629589",
abstract="PURPOSE: To evaluate epidemiology, clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients sustained traffic-related open globe injury (OGI). <br><br>METHODS: The medical records of all OGI patients who were admitted in a tertiary referral center from January 2006 to December 2016 were retrospectively evaluated. Then, the records of injuries related to traffic accidents were identified and reviewed in detail. <br><br>RESULTS: Among the overall causes of OGI, traffic-related accidents comprised 92/978 (9%) of cases. Nearly half of the injuries (51%) occurred in the 20-39-year-old group and 59% involved automobile transportation. Globe rupture occurred in 48 (47%) eyes. Following treatments, LogMAR visual acuity (VA) significantly improved from a median (interquartile range) of 2.3 (1.9-2.3) to 1.7 (0.3-3.0), at the final appointment. Presence of relative afferent pupillary defect and presence of retinal detachment were predictors for poor final visual outcomes. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Traffic-related OGI had a high prevalence in the young. The risky transportation modes were motorcycles in teenagers and automobiles in young adults. Despite treatment, there was a considerable proportion of impaired final VA. This information could help establish effective safety education and encourage regular adherence to road safety behaviors in the high-risk groups.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2090-004X",
doi="10.1155/2021/6629589",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6629589"
}