Umamaheswari, T G (2008) A clinical study on the aetiopathogenesis of glaucoma associated with trauma. Masters thesis, Madras Medical College, Chennai.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive optic neuropathy caused by a group of ocular conditions which lead to damage of the optic nerve with loss of visual function. The most common risk factor known is raised intraocular pressure. AIM OF THE STUDY: 1. To analyse the types of glaucoma associated with trauma. 2. To study the causative mechanism of glaucoma associated with trauma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 100 patients with glaucoma following trauma who attended the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Government Ophthalmic Hospital, Chennai, during the period of June 2005 to October 2007 were taken for the study. INCLUSION CRITERIA: All patients with raised intraocular pressure following trauma were included in the study. Cases with all types of injuries causing raised IOP were included. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Patients with pre-existing glaucoma were excluded from the study. 2. Patients who had other pre-existing ocular diseases such as those with anterior segment infection, inflammation were also excluded from the study. SUMMARY Of the 100 cases taken for the study 78 cases were due to blunt trauma, 20 cases were due to penetrating injuries and 2 were caused by chemical injury. 70% cases were under the less than 40 years age group. This is in accordance with other studies which also show a similar preponderance. It is because of the reason that this group is actively involved in their occupation they are engaged. CONCLUSION: Injury to the eye leads to a chain of various complications, of which glaucoma is the most dreadful one. Visual prognosis of ocular trauma depends on several factors. More emphasis should be laid out on preventive measures by educating the population regarding eye injuries and the importance of protective measures. Using protective goggles by people working in industries and while bursting crackers must be stressed upon. Examination and treatment should be carried out immediately following an eye injury to prevent visual loss.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Subjects: | MEDICAL > Ophthalmology |
| Depositing User: | Devi S |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Sep 2017 10:29 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Sep 2017 10:29 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/3114 |
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