[Pediatric ocular trauma. Retrospective study 1997-1999].

The aim of this study is to identify the major mechanisms and the aetiology of ocular trauma in children population. It is a retrospective study of 138 children treated for ocular injuries in Clinica I Ophthalmology, between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 1999. The mean age of study was 9.9 years for girls and for boys 10.7 years. Boys were more frequently involved as girls (ratio 3.6/1). Injuries were in 25% to have occurred at home and in 46% with their own toys. In conclusions, ocular trauma occurs most frequently in the home setting, after sharp tools. It is necessary to treat trauma early and complete for prevention amblyopia.