Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access

Abstract

Epidemiological Patterns of Ocular Trauma in Adult Patients: A Comprehensive Study in China

Huipeng Miao*, Hui Sun, Xiaodan Wei, Jinling Liu, Xinli Jiang and Youssef Soliman

Introduction: Ocular trauma is a global concern causing visual impairment and blindness, affecting all age groups and occurring in various settings, including homes, workplaces and leisure activities. This study investigates the epidemiological patterns of ocular trauma in adult patients in China, to understand the characteristics and causes of these injuries.

Materials and methods: We analyzed data from a diverse sample of adult patients who suffered ocular trauma. Hospital stay duration, as an indicator of injury severity and recovery complexity, was the primary outcome measure. We used Analysis of the Variance (ANOVA) and post-hoc tests to compare hospital stays among different diagnostic categories. Changes in vision acuity before and after the injury were secondary outcomes, analyzed using paired t-tests.

Results: The majority of patients were male and farmers constituted a significant portion of the sample. Foreign body, falls, fights and traffic accidents were the most common causes of injury, with the left eye affected more frequently. Fractures and orbital injuries were the predominant diagnoses. The mean hospital stay was 14.69 days, varying significantly by diagnosis, injury cause and vision acuity changes. Occupation did not significantly affect hospital stay or vision acuity. However, male gender, binocular injury, poorer vision acuity at admission and specific diagnoses predicted longer hospital stays.

Conclusion: This study highlights a substantial occurrence of ocular injuries in the Chinese population, with certain factors and causes being more prevalent. Occupational and environmental conditions, as well as demographic characteristics, may influence the likelihood of ocular trauma. Understanding these epidemiological patterns can guide preventive measures and improve visual health outcomes in China.

Published Date: 2024-05-02; Received Date: 2024-04-01