Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
To investigate the demographic and clinical differences in ophthalmic injuries encountered from road traffic accidents (RTAs) between urban and rural tertiary care settings. The study was aimed to compare ocular manifestations in patients after RTAs in rural versus urban tertiary care centers, focusing on demographic profiles and causes of head injuries. This prospective observational study analyzed 100 patients with closed head injuries admitted to urban and rural tertiary care centers over an 18‐month period. Patients were divided into urban (n = 53) and rural (n = 47) groups based on the location of the incident. Data collected included demographic information, cause of injury (RTA, fall, assault), ocular and neuro‐ophthalmic manifestations, CT findings and visual acuity outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed to compare the incidence and types of injuries between the two settings. The study found that RTAs were the leading cause of head injuries, more prevalent in urban (50 cases) than rural areas (36 cases). Urban settings saw a higher rate of ocular injuries, while severe head injuries and their impacts, including visual acuity loss and were common across both environments. CT findings indicated orbital fractures were frequent in urban areas, but critical conditions like hematomas and cerebral edema were evenly observed in both settings. Urban and rural settings differ in the incidence and types of RTA‐related head injuries, with urban areas experiencing more ocular trauma. Nonetheless, the presence of severe injuries in both contexts calls for improved trauma care and prevention strategies tailored to the distinct needs of these populations.
How to cite this article:
K. Gayatri, Pratap Anjani and Vootada Madhuri. Study of Ophthalmic Injuries Encountered Following RTA in Rural vs Urban Tertiary Care Centre.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.4.326.331
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2024.4.326.331