Health Condition 1: S05- Injury of eye and orbit
Conditions
Sponsors
Dr Megha Nair
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients among 18-70 years of age visiting Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry at the outpatient department of General clinic and Casualty with blunt trauma within 1 month of occurrence over a period of 1 year.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Those patients suffering from severe head injuries that require immediate referral to higher centres. 2. Patients with penetrating trauma to eye. 3. Mentally retarded patients and those who cannot understand and reciprocate the questionnaire on vision related quality of life. 4. Patients who are not oriented in time, place and person.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. This study will provide an epidemiological and clinical profile of ocular and orbital injuries due to blunt trauma among ages 18-70 years at Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry. Timepoint: 1 year | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. to study whether blunt trauma causes poor vision related quality of life. 2.To study factors that delay in seeking treatment. 3.To study the severity of blunt trauma among patients using protective gadgets and those who not.Timepoint: 1 year | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Megha Nair
Aravind Eye Hospial
Outcome results
None listed