Abstract
Aim
The aim of this study is retrospective analysis of ocular injuries after maxillofacial trauma reporting to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at V.S. Dental College and Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Bangalore.
Study design
A retrospective analysis of ocular injuries following facial trauma from 2008 to 2013.
Results
Road traffic incident was the most common etiology (55.46 %). Zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture was the most common fracture associated with ocular injuries (67.22 %). Out of 119 patients, 5 had severe visual impairment and (0.84 %) had blindness.
Conclusion
Maxillofacial trauma particularly that associated with Lefort II, Lefort III and Zygomatico maxillary complex fracture may lead to opthalmic injuries and even blindness. A thorough opthalmic examination should be carried out for every patient with maxillofacial trauma and suspected cases should be placed under closed observation so that immediate and active treatment can be taken if necessary.
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Rajkumar, G.C., Ashwin, D.P., Singh, R. et al. Ocular Injuries Associated with Midface Fractures: A 5 Year Survey. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 14, 925–929 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-015-0778-1
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