Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue: 5

Clinical study of paediatric ocular Trauma and its assessment with paediatric ocular Trauma score

  • Author:
  • D.B. Shirke1,*, V. H. Karambelkar1, B.S. Joshi1, Chirag P. Bhattad1, R. J. Jarag2
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 2359 to 2363

1Department Of Ophthalmology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth “Deemed to be University”, Karad, Maharashtra, India-415110

2Department of Pharmacology, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy, Kolhapur - 416013

*Corresponding Author E-mail: shirke.2024@outlook.com

Online Published on 16 October, 2023.

Abstract

The study aimed to evaluate and estimate the visual prognosis of paediatric ocular trauma using the Paediatric Ocular Trauma Score (POTS). The results showed that the most common causes of ocular injuries in children were during sports and play, followed by firecracker injuries. It is recommended that preventive measures, such as proper supervision and the use of safety gear, should be taken to avoid such injuries. The study suggests the use of mass media to promote safety procedures and the development of a standardised documentation system to facilitate research and improve emergency care services. The loss of vision can have a profound impact on a child's life, and health education about eye protection should be provided at schools, educational health centres, and sports academies. Ultimately, preventing and managing ocular trauma in paediatric patients requires a collaborative effort between parents, teachers, and doctors.

Keywords

Paediatric Ocular Trauma Score (POTS), Visual Prognosis, Ocular Injuries, Sports and Firecracker injuries, Ophthalmic emergencies