Pediatric Ocular Trauma

Abstract

Ocular trauma is the leading cause of monocular blindness in children.(1) 2.4 million eye injuries occur in the United States per year, with 35% of injuries in patients 17 years of age or less.(2) Every year, 160,000 to 280,000 children under the age of 15 require admission for ocular trauma.(3) Pediatric ocular trauma presents numerous complications over that in adults, representing a major concern for ophthalmologists. Delays in presentation, incomplete history, decreased cooperation during exams, and inaccurate visual acuity measurements may severely hinder an ophthalmologist’s ability to correctly diagnose and manage pediatric ocular trauma.(4)...

Keywords

• Pediatric ophthalmology,Ocular trauma,Globe rupture

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