Epidemiology study of ocular contusion injuries

Epidemiology of Ocular Chemical Burn Injuries

Ocular chemical burns are a significant problem [1] because they may destroy the entire corneal epithelium and extend into the fornices [2]. More than 25,000 chemical products – oxidizers, reducing agents, corrosives, etc. – have the potential to cause chemical burns [3]. Because serious eye burns can result in loss of sight or require corneal transplants, such chemical burns must be taken seri...

Ocular contusion and hyperlipidaemia.

Anterior Segment Complications in Ocular Contusion

Ocular traumas are the leading cause of preventable vision loss in children and adults. The incidence of eye injuries varies between countries. In a previous study that was made by McGwin et al. in 2005, it was found that the number of ocular injuries in United States annually is approximately 2 million, with 40 thousand resulting in permanent vision loss [1]. Many studies have investigated ope...

epidemiology of ocular melanocarcinoma

dr. rouzitalab and coworkers have presented a study (p:34-40) on epidemiologic assessments of enucleated eyes for malignant melanoma of choroidal in patients referred to shiraz university of medical sciences hospitals (1990-2005). they have correctly emphasized on the lack or rarity of epidemiologic investigations of diseases in iran and particularly in the field of the ocular cancers. surely s...

Epidemiology of waterskiing injuries.

Coast Guard statistics indicate a national boating fatality rate of 9.6 deaths per 100,000 crafts. In 1977 in California, five fatalities and 70 serious injuries were directly attributable to waterskiing. The four cases reported here include three patients with propeller injuries, including one nearly fatal amputation. In each case basic measures for boating safety were overlooked.