Severe ocular chemical injury in the UK: a British Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe ocular chemical injury is a potentially devastating condition which most commonly affects men of working age. Workplace injuries previously accounted for the majority of incidents, but there has been a recent increase in assaults involving corrosive substances throughout the UK. The objectives of this study were to determine the incidence and demographics of severe ocular chemical injury and describe current surgical management practices.

Methods

Cases were prospectively ascertained through the British Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit monthly reporting system during 2019-21. In total, 20 cases involving 29 eyes met the inclusion criteria.

Results

The reported incidence of severe ocular chemical injury during the pre-pandemic period of the study was

SUBMITTER: Cronbach N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11385558 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature