Assault-related severe ocular chemical injury at a London ophthalmic referral hospital: a 3-year retrospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To understand the incidence, causes, management and outcomes of intentional (assault) and unintentional severe ocular chemical injuries (SOCI) at an urban tertiary referral centre in the UK.

Design

Retrospective observational study.

Setting

A London tertiary referral ophthalmic centre, Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Participants

All cases of SOCI presenting between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2014 were identified. The definition of SOCI was grade 3 or 4 on the Hughes-Roper-Hall classification system. We identified 25 cases (6 in 2011-2012, 8 in 2012-2013, 11 in 2013-2014). Median age was 31.1 years. 23 cases (92%) were male.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The primary outcome was the proportion of cases of SOCI caused by assault, per year.

SUBMITTER: Hoffman JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7574930 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature