Showing papers on "Eye injuries published in 1987"
TL;DR: A 3-year survey was conducted of all children with eye injuries admitted to Wills Eye Hospital to determine demographic, etiologic, and prophylactic factors.
Abstract: A 3-year survey was conducted of all children with eye injuries admitted to Wills Eye Hospital to determine demographic, etiologic, and prophylatic factors. There were 278 cases, representing 22% of all ocular injuries in children requiring admission. The frequency of childhood ocular injuries is high, often resulting in serious visual impairment. Many of these injuries are preventable. The causes of pediatric eye injuries and preventive measures are discussed.
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TL;DR: In cooperation with the New York State Athletic Commission, 74 boxers applying for a new or yearly renewal license were sequentially referred over a 2-year period for a complete dilated ocular examination at the Sports Vision Institute of the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital.
45 citations
TL;DR: A prospective study of ocular injuries sustained during sport, performed from January to June 1987, saw 84 eye injuries, 23 of which were severe enough to necessitate admission to hospital, including two penetrating injuries.
Abstract: A prospective study of ocular injuries sustained during sport, was performed from January to June 1987. A total of 84 eye injuries were seen. Of these, 23 were severe enough to necessitate admission to hospital. These latter accounted for one quarter of all severe eye injuries during this period. Racquet sports caused 42% of the injuries, and 57% of the hospital admissions, including two penetrating injuries. The importance of sport in causing eye trauma is increasing. It is crucial to encourage safer play, including the wearing of adequate eye protection.
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TL;DR: The worst visual prognosis was among those patients suffering blunt eyeball rupture, of whom 40% had no light perception and 25% regained vision of 20/ 100 or better.
Abstract: Each year an estimated 1.3 million Americans suffer eye injuries. There is little information in the literature regarding the prevalence, demographic characteristics, and prognosis of these patients. The Eye Injury Registry of Alabama (EIRA) serves as the first and only statewide system of its kind for the collection of information on serious eye injuries. We have analyzed 736 cases of serious eye injury (injury involving permanent structural or functional change) accumulated by the EIRA between August 1982 and May 1986. Prognosis was found to be related to early diagnosis and initial vision. Individuals with follow-up vision of 20/40 or better were found in all early diagnostic groups, and 13% of patients with no light perception on initial examination had some improvement on follow-up. The worst visual prognosis was among those patients suffering blunt eyeball rupture, of whom 40% had no light perception and 25% regained vision of 20/100 or better.
41 citations
TL;DR: A healthy young woman suffered complete loss of the vision of one eye following a blunt ocular injury following a combined occlusion of the central retinal artery andcentral retinal vein.
Abstract: A healthy young woman suffered complete loss of the vision of one eye following a blunt ocular injury. She sustained a combined occlusion of the central retinal artery and central retinal vein of the affected eye. Initially few retinal haemorrhages were present, but they increased considerably in number and size during the day following injury.
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TL;DR: A review of the literature shows that several psychiatric diagnoses have been assigned to those who mutilate their eyes, and various unconscious mechanisms proposed to explain this unusual phenomenon.
Abstract: Three cases of self-inflicted eye injuries are described and discussed. A review of the literature shows that several psychiatric diagnoses have been assigned to those who mutilate their eyes, and various unconscious mechanisms proposed to explain this unusual phenomenon.
29 citations
TL;DR: Between November 1980 and September 1985 20 patients in Ireland sustained accidental ocular shotgun injuries severe enough to necessitate hospital admission, and all 15 were shooting pheasant.
Abstract: Between November 1980 and September 1985 20 patients in Ireland sustained accidental ocular shotgun injuries severe enough to necessitate hospital admission. Eight patients had contusion injuries and 12 perforating injuries. Contusion damage was disproportionate to the size of the pellet. Through and through perforation of the globe occurred in eight patients; the remaining four patients in this group had retained intraocular pellets. Twelve patients sustained perforating eye injuries. Those that were treated by primary closure alone lost the sight in that eye. Those treated by vitreoretinal surgery recovered vision directly related to where the pellet had its exit from the eye. It was possible to contact 15 of the patients. All 15 were shooting pheasant. It was not possible to relate the distance of the patient from the gun to the severity of the ocular injury.
28 citations
TL;DR: The types of agents that can cause ocular burns, the steps in proper treatment, and the special concerns and problems that can arise are described.
Abstract: PreviewWide use of chemicals in the home and workplace makes toxic exposure—and thus the potential for injury—unavoidable. Eye injuries from chemicals require prompt, efficient treatment and continued care for long-term problems. In this article, Drs Nelson and Kopietz describe the types of agents that can cause ocular burns, the steps in proper treatment, and the special concerns and problems that can arise.
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TL;DR: The prognosis for visual recovery was poor especially following penetration of the globe; visual acuity was reduced to 6/60 or less in 40 per cent of all eyes and in 18 per cent the injured eye was excised.
Abstract: Sixty patients with eye injuries resulting from the use of airguns were admitted to a large eye hospital over an 11-year period. The typical patient was a young male teenager; 70 per cent of patients were under the age of 17, the age at which it is legally permissible to own an air weapon. In 4 cases the missile lodged in the ocular adnexae, in 18 cases there was a penetrating eye injury and in 38 patients blunt non-penetrating eye injury. The prognosis for visual recovery was poor especially following penetration of the globe; visual acuity was reduced to 6/60 or less in 40 per cent of all eyes and in 18 per cent the injured eye was excised.
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TL;DR: It was with great interest that it was read the case report by Drs Ryan and Lissner 1 regarding eye injuries during "war games" and the fact that there have been no reported injuries to the eyes when the participant has been wearing protective eye gear.
Abstract: To the Editor. —It was with great interest that we read the case report by Drs Ryan and Lissner 1 regarding eye injuries during "war games." Of particular interest was the fact that there have been no reported injuries to the eyes when the participant has been wearing protective eye gear. We recently treated a patient in whom significant ocular injury occurred when protective eye gear was worn. Report of a Case. —A 24-year-old man presented for treatment of a paint pellet injury to the right eye that occurred while playing the war game Survival . He stated that he was wearing the safety goggles that were provided for his use and that he was standing on a hill when his assailant fired upward from a range of approximately 10 to 15 yd. The paint pellet struck the inferior portion of the goggles, driving the right goggle over the orbital rim
TL;DR: Among a group of 452 patients treated for eye injuries between 1979 and 1983, there were 66 with injuries due to broken spectacle lenses, and 86.3% of the accidents occurred during free time, with most of the patients being male and between 11 and 30 years of age.
Abstract: Among a group of 452 patients treated for eye injuries between 1979 and 1983, there were 66 with injuries due to broken spectacle lenses. These accidents accounted for 7.1% of all penetrating lacerations and 18.2% of all superficial ones. The trend in the period reviewed was toward an increase in such injuries. Altogether, 86.3% of the accidents occurred during free time, with most of the patients being male and between 11 and 30 years of age. The number of injured children is very low. The number of patients with lid lacerations was equivalent to 40.9%, the same as for injuries to the cornea. Most of the patients wore concave lenses, of which 48.5% were shattered by hitting or being hit by another object, and 36.4% by the patient falling.
TL;DR: Education in organized school programmes has been recommended to reduce the incidence of ocular injuries in children and early presentation to hospital accounted for a low rate of secondary infection.
Abstract: One hundred and ninety four children with ocular injuries were admitted to the Eye Department at Ibn Sina Hospital, Kuwait during a 1-year period (1983). They represented 8.7% of total admissions and 56% of all ocular injuries admitted in the same period. These figures are higher than any previously reported figures in comparable series. The risk of severe ocular injury to children was found to be 0.35% per 1000 per year. There were 47 (24%) perforating injuries and 111 (57%) concussion injuries. Catapulted missiles were the commonest cause of injury (26%). Early presentation to hospital accounted for a low rate of secondary infection. Visual outcome of 6/12 or better was achieved in 78.5% of concussion injuries and 27.3% of perforating injuries. Education in organized school programmes has been recommended to reduce the incidence of ocular injuries in children.
TL;DR: By far the most common injury was contusion of the bulb, seen in 107 cases, and most of the injuries were caused by other children, while playing.
Abstract: A retrospective study was performed of eye injuries sustained by children up to 15 years old who had to be hospitalized for treatment. The period under review covered five years. The authors reviewed 241 cases with regard to cause of injury, type of injury, treatment, duration of hospitalization and consequences, if any. Most of the injuries were caused by other children, while playing. By far the most common injury was contusion of the bulb, seen in 107 cases. The results of the study published here contain a further breakdown of the criteria mentioned above.
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01 Oct 1987
TL;DR: The third edition preface to the first edition acknowledgements examination of th eye: use of instruments refractive errors rapid changes inRefractive errors colour vision defects age changes in the eye eyelid conditions watering of the eyes.
Abstract: Preface to the third edition preface to the first edition acknowledgements examination of th eye: use of instruments refractive errors rapid changes in refractive errors colour vision defects age changes in the eye eyelid conditions watering of the eyes: lacrimal disease red (inflamed) eyes eye injuries and first aid strabismus (squint) cataract and lens displacement glaucoma orbital disease fundus conditions optic nerve and visual pathway disorders index
TL;DR: The records of 500 eye injuries were analyzed according to age, causes, type of injury and place and time of accident, and a number of sensible preventive measures were recommended.
Abstract: The records of 500 eye injuries were analyzed according to age, causes, type of injury and place and time of accident. Children accounted for 16% of the cases, almost half of them between 11 and 15 years old. Forty percent of the injuries were the result of accidents while playing. An increase in the number of injuries in April, July, and on Saturdays was observed. On the basis of this investigation the authors have attempted to recommend a number of sensible preventive measures.