Orit Vidne-Hay1, Miri Fogel Levin1, Shahar Luski2, Joseph Moisseiev1,3, Elad Moisseiev3,4. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Sheba Medical Centre, Ramat Gan, Israel. 2. Department of Ophthalmology, Tel Aviv Medical Centre, Tel Aviv, Israel. 3. Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. 4. Department of Ophthalmology, Meir Medical Centre, Kfar Saba, Israel.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To describe the mechanisms and outcomes of open globe injuries (OGIs) in patients 70 years or older. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of patients from two large academic centers in Israel who were underwent surgery for OGI. Data was collected from surgical and clinic charts. Anatomical and functional results were recorded as well any additional surgeries and complications. RESULTS: Thirty-two eyes of 32 patients were included. The mechanism of OGI consisted of blunt trauma with ocular rupture secondary to falls. All eyes underwent immediate primary closure of the corneal and scleral lacerations. Additional surgeries were performed in 34.3% of cases. In 31.2% of cases additional surgery was not required, and in 21.9% of cases the damage was so devastating that additional procedures were not recommended. Four patients (12.5%) chose not to undergo additional surgery. Mean visual acuity at presentation was 2.24 ± 0.72 logMAR and it improved to 1.92 ± 0.89 logMAR at final follow-up (p = 0.002). VA at presentation was significantly correlated to final VA (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: OGI in the elderly represents a unique group. It is mostly related to falls, with a female predominance and a poor visual prognosis. In this patient population, general health concerns and increased risks of anesthesia require special attention. Care should be taken to educate elderly patients and their caretakers on how to avoid falls.
PURPOSE: To describe the mechanisms and outcomes of open globe injuries (OGIs) in patients 70 years or older. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of patients from two large academic centers in Israel who were underwent surgery for OGI. Data was collected from surgical and clinic charts. Anatomical and functional results were recorded as well any additional surgeries and complications. RESULTS: Thirty-two eyes of 32 patients were included. The mechanism of OGI consisted of blunt trauma with ocular rupture secondary to falls. All eyes underwent immediate primary closure of the corneal and scleral lacerations. Additional surgeries were performed in 34.3% of cases. In 31.2% of cases additional surgery was not required, and in 21.9% of cases the damage was so devastating that additional procedures were not recommended. Four patients (12.5%) chose not to undergo additional surgery. Mean visual acuity at presentation was 2.24 ± 0.72 logMAR and it improved to 1.92 ± 0.89 logMAR at final follow-up (p = 0.002). VA at presentation was significantly correlated to final VA (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: OGI in the elderly represents a unique group. It is mostly related to falls, with a female predominance and a poor visual prognosis. In this patient population, general health concerns and increased risks of anesthesia require special attention. Care should be taken to educate elderly patients and their caretakers on how to avoid falls.
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Trauma; cornea/external disease; lens/cataract; pars plana vitrectomy; pediatric ophthalmology; surgical trauma; vitreous/endophthalmitis; vitreous/retinal disease; wound construction
Authors: Gábor Tóth; Milán Tamás Pluzsik; Béla Csákány; Gábor László Sándor; Olga Lukáts; Zoltán Zsolt Nagy; Nóra Szentmáry Journal: J Ophthalmol Date: 2021-05-27 Impact factor: 1.909