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Archives of Ophthalmological Research

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Open globe injuries: associated findings, management, and visual outcomes
Abstract
Aims: The aim of this study was to conduct a retrospective analysis of the outcomes of open globe injuries (OGI) in adults diagnosed and treated at our hospital.
Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on the medical records of patients diagnosed and treated for OGI at our clinic. OGI were classified as laceration and rupture. Lacerations were further divided into penetrating, perforating injuries and intraocular foreign body. All OGI were assessed and subsequently underwent surgical repair to restore structural integrity within 24 hours of arriving at our hospital.
Results: A total of 37 cases of OGI were evaluated in this study, consisting of 28 males (75.7%) and 9 females (24.3%). The average age of the patients was 45.8±14 years. The mean age was 48.2±17.2 years for females and 45±13.1 years for males. The initial mean best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 2.03±0.79 logMAR, and the mean BCVA at the last follow-up was 0.77±1 logMAR. It was observed that metal objects and wood were the most common causes of injuries. Penetration and rupture were found to be the most common types of injury (45.9%). Intraocular foreign bodies were observed in 8.1%. No perforations were observed.
Conclusion: Open globe injuries continue to be a significant health issue due to their poor visual outcomes.

Keywords : Cataract, intraocular foreign body, open globe injuries, trauma, vitreous hemorrhage

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Article available in :
Volume 2, Issue 3, 2025
Page : 39-42
https://doi.org/10.51271/AOR-0033
Article Information
Received : 29 Mar 2025
Accepted : 06 Nis 2025
Published : 28 Tem 2025
Corresponding Author :

Raşit Kılıç: Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Tokat, Turkiye

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Citation : Kılıç R, Güneş A, Demir HD, Şener E. Open globe injuries: associated findings, management, and visual outcomes. Arch Ophthalmol Res. 2025;2(3):39-42.

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