Title: Ocular injuries in children

Biography:

Bhartendu Shukla has teaching experience at medical college, gwalior for 25 years. Subsequently he was director, regional institute of ophthalmology, Bhopal for 9 years and now as director of research at R.J.N. for 9 years. He has been president at all India ophthalmological society & president, ocular trauma society of India. He received Dr. Siva Reddy International Award and important natioinal awards including Dr. Hari Mohan Award, Air Marshal Boparai Award, Community Ophthalmology Award, Dr. A.K.N. Sinha Award and Dr. Mohan Lal Award. He also received Life Time Achievements Award of All India Ophthalmological Society. He has over 50 publications in various national and international journals.

Abstract

Ocular injuries are common and dangerous at all ages. However, they are more so in children for several reasons. In study of 1600 cases of ocular trauma 495 cases were in children(31%). In the sex ratio, male children were involved 3 times more. 60% were from the urban area and 40% from rural. In occupation 54% were students and 30% were nil as they were too young. The anterior segment was mainly involved. Maximum injuries occurred in the summer season(40%). Open globe injuries were slightly higher than closed globe injuries. Extraocular foreign bodies were double than the intraocular bodies. Earliest management is needed to prevent further damage.