Ocular spectrum of kite injury: A six-year trend at a tertiary eye care center
Purpose: To assess ocular morbidity attributable to kites (patang) with emphasis on the cause, type and severity of the injury, complications, and final visual outcome. Methods: All the patients with a history of kite injury during months of Makar Sankranti for consecutive 6 years (2014–2019) were i...
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doaj-7317eddbdf344fd3b33ad0cfc50ad5a22021-02-03T06:18:04ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Ophthalmology0301-47381998-36892021-01-0169228628910.4103/ijo.IJO_609_20Ocular spectrum of kite injury: A six-year trend at a tertiary eye care centerKarishma GoyalR B GoyalGautam LuniaSandeep ParwalKamlesh KhilnaniRitika GaurPinky JewariyaNeha PareekPurpose: To assess ocular morbidity attributable to kites (patang) with emphasis on the cause, type and severity of the injury, complications, and final visual outcome. Methods: All the patients with a history of kite injury during months of Makar Sankranti for consecutive 6 years (2014–2019) were included in this study. A B-scan, orbital X-ray, and CT scan were performed for extensive ocular evaluation. Results: Out of 68 patients with kite-related injury, 58 were male and 10 were female. Globe rupture (20), lid laceration (18), penetrating injury (9), wooden foreign body in the anterior or posterior chamber (7), superficial foreign body (4), hyphema (7), and vitreous hemorrhage (3) due to falling from height were noted. Factors associated with a poor final visual outcome in our study were poor initial visual acuity, globe rupture, intraocular foreign body, and development of endophthalmitis. Conclusion: Kites can cause serious preventable injuries mostly among pediatric males. The use of protective eyewear and public awareness can decrease ocular injury significantly.http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2021;volume=69;issue=2;spage=286;epage=289;aulast=Goyalawarenesskiteocular injuries |
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Karishma Goyal R B Goyal Gautam Lunia Sandeep Parwal Kamlesh Khilnani Ritika Gaur Pinky Jewariya Neha Pareek Ocular spectrum of kite injury: A six-year trend at a tertiary eye care center Indian Journal of Ophthalmology awareness kite ocular injuries |
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Karishma Goyal R B Goyal Gautam Lunia Sandeep Parwal Kamlesh Khilnani Ritika Gaur Pinky Jewariya Neha Pareek |
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Ocular spectrum of kite injury: A six-year trend at a tertiary eye care center |
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Ocular spectrum of kite injury: A six-year trend at a tertiary eye care center |
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Ocular spectrum of kite injury: A six-year trend at a tertiary eye care center |
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Ocular spectrum of kite injury: A six-year trend at a tertiary eye care center |
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Ocular spectrum of kite injury: A six-year trend at a tertiary eye care center |
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ocular spectrum of kite injury: a six-year trend at a tertiary eye care center |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology |
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0301-4738 1998-3689 |
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Purpose: To assess ocular morbidity attributable to kites (patang) with emphasis on the cause, type and severity of the injury, complications, and final visual outcome. Methods: All the patients with a history of kite injury during months of Makar Sankranti for consecutive 6 years (2014–2019) were included in this study. A B-scan, orbital X-ray, and CT scan were performed for extensive ocular evaluation. Results: Out of 68 patients with kite-related injury, 58 were male and 10 were female. Globe rupture (20), lid laceration (18), penetrating injury (9), wooden foreign body in the anterior or posterior chamber (7), superficial foreign body (4), hyphema (7), and vitreous hemorrhage (3) due to falling from height were noted. Factors associated with a poor final visual outcome in our study were poor initial visual acuity, globe rupture, intraocular foreign body, and development of endophthalmitis. Conclusion: Kites can cause serious preventable injuries mostly among pediatric males. The use of protective eyewear and public awareness can decrease ocular injury significantly. |
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awareness kite ocular injuries |
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