Childhood Ocular Injuries in Southern Iran
Author Information
Author(s): Hosseini Hamid, Masoumpour Masoumeh, Keshavarz-Fazl Fatemeh, Razeghinejad M. Reza, Salouti Ramin, Nowroozzadeh Mohammad Hosein, Poostchi
Primary Institution: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
What are the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of children with ocular trauma?
Conclusion
Trauma is a significant cause of childhood eye problems in southern Iran, and many injuries can be prevented with better supervision.
Supporting Evidence
- Sharp objects caused 76% of ocular injuries in the study.
- 74% of the cases had open-globe injuries.
- 10% of the children developed post-traumatic endophthalmitis.
Takeaway
Kids can hurt their eyes while playing, especially with sharp things, but we can help keep them safe by watching them closely.
Methodology
The study reviewed medical records of children hospitalized for ocular injuries over a three-year period.
Potential Biases
The study may not represent all pediatric eye injuries as it only includes those requiring hospitalization.
Limitations
The study is limited by its retrospective nature and only includes hospitalized cases, not those treated elsewhere.
Participant Demographics
The cohort consisted of 278 children, predominantly males (74%), with a mean age of 7.6 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.006
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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