ArticleClinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)2018
The UK Paediatric Ocular Trauma Study 2 (POTS2): demographics and mechanisms of injuries.
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- Sex-based differences in ocular trauma: a systematic review with narrative synthesis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
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- Association of lifestyle and behavioral factors with self-reported visual problems among schoolchildren in rural Bangladesh.PloS one · 2025Article
- Pediatric Open-Globe Injuries: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Repair in a Tertiary Center in Istanbul, Turkey.Beyoglu eye journal · 2024Article
- The relationship between computed tomography findings and ocular trauma and pediatric ocular trauma scores in pediatric globe injuries: Does imaging have prognostic and diagnostic value?Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2023Article
- Incidence and clinical features of pediatric ocular trauma in a population-based cohort.Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus · 2023Article
- A modified pediatric ocular trauma score for predicting visual outcome post open globe injury.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2022Article
- A Comparative Evaluation of Globe Trauma Features in a Tertiary Care Hospital Before and During the COVID-19 PandemicTurkish journal of ophthalmology · 2022Article
- Epidemiological Characteristics of Pediatric Ocular Trauma in China: A Multicenter Retrospective Hospital-Based Study.Journal of ophthalmology · 2022Article
- Prevalence of Pediatric Ocular Trauma in Northern Iran; An Epidemiological Cross-Sectional Study.Bulletin of emergency and trauma · 2022Article
- Ocular trauma secondary to exercise resistance bands during the COVID-19 pandemic.The American journal of emergency medicine · 2021Article
- Pediatric ocular trauma with pars plana vitrectomy in Southwest of China: clinical characteristics and outcomes.International journal of ophthalmology · 2021Article
- Characteristics and visual outcome of ocular trauma patients at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Malawi.PloS one · 2021Article
- Demographic, clinical features, and outcomes of pediatric non-penetrating ocular foreign bodies.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2020Article
- Epidemiology of Eye Injuries Resulting in Hospitalization, a Referral Hospital-Based Study.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2020Article
- Management of penetrating injury with retained intraocular lead foreign body from a writing instrument: surgical video with implications for paediatric public health and safety.BMJ case reports · 2019Article
- The UK Paediatric Ocular Trauma Study 3 (POTS3): clinical features and initial management of injuries.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2019Article
- Surgical management of pediatric eye injuries.Oman journal of ophthalmologyArticle
- Epidemiology and Visual Outcome of Pediatric Ocular Trauma in a Major Tertiary Eye Center in Tunisia: A 6-Year Retrospective Study.Journal of current ophthalmologyArticle
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Abstract
purposePediatric ocular trauma is an important cause of visual morbidity worldwide, accounting for up to one-third of all ocular trauma admissions. It has long-term implications for those affected and significant economic consequences for healthcare providers. It has been estimated that 90% of all ocular trauma is preventable. Targeted strategies are required to reduce the incidence and the severity of pediatric ocular trauma; this requires an understanding of the epidemiology and characteristics of these injuries and the children involved.
methodsProspective, observational study of pediatric ocular trauma cases presenting to UK-based ophthalmologists over a 1-year period; reporting cards were distributed by the British Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit, and clinicians were asked to report incidents of acute orbital and ocular trauma in children aged ≤16 years requiring inpatient or day-case admission. A validated, standardized questionnaire was sent to reporting ophthalmologists to collect data on the demographics and circumstances of injury.
resultsMedian age at presentation was 7.7 years, with boys more than twice as likely to be affected than girls (M:F =2.1:1.0). Almost 50% of injuries occurred at home, with 25% occurring in school or nursery. A total of 67% of injuries occurred during play, and 31% involved a sharp implement.
conclusionPediatric ocular trauma remains an important public health problem. At least three-quarters of all injuries are preventable through measures, including education of children and responsible adults, restricting access to sharp implements, improving adult supervision, and appropriate use of eye protection.
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