Evaluation of Ocular Trauma Score in Open Globe Injuries

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the epidemiological characteristics and ocular trauma scores (OTSs) of open globe injuries and to determine other factors that may affect OTS. Materials and Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with open eye injuries, treated and followed up between July 2018 and July 2020 were retrospectively evaluated. The demographic features, injury type, initial and final visual acuity (Snellen chart), ophthalmoscopic examinations, hospitalization days and number of operations were recorded. OTSs were determined as described by Kuhn et al. in 2002. Results: Forty-two patients, 12 of whom were female (28.6%), were included in the study. The mean age of the patients was 42.9 ± 19.4 (7-90). While the best corrected visual acuity of the patients at presentation was 0.038 ± 0.13 (Snellen line), it was evaluated as 0.37 ± 0.39 (Snellen line) at the final examination. When compared with the OTS study group, statistically significant differences were found in final VA. A statistically significant difference was found in the light perception (LP) (-) and 1/200-19/200 VA subgroups in Category 1 (p