About this Research Topic
The incidence of ocular injury is estimated at 28 per 100,000 person-years, making it a significant public health concern. Ocular trauma may result in pathology of the ocular surface and adnexa, extraocular muscles, orbital walls, eyeball, and optic nerve. A detailed history followed by a complete ocular and, if indicated, the radiological examination is therefore a crucial part of any trauma assessment. It is important to determine whether a patient with ocular trauma can be reassured or requires immediate referral for further investigation and surgical repair. Thus, the analysis of clinical epidemiology characteristics is of great significance for judging the severity of ocular trauma patients, taking effective treatment measures, and determining prognosis
At present, there is no epidemiological investigation and analysis of eye trauma involving multiple regions in different countries. We hope that this Research Topic can provide more comprehensive epidemiological data on eye trauma in various areas for further research and summarize the epidemic characteristics of eye trauma from different perspectives.
In this Research Topic, we seek to summarize the information on eye trauma inpatients provided by major eye trauma treatment units worldwide and conduct statistical analysis based on demographic characteristics, case distribution, and trauma-related characteristics. In particular, we will pay more attention to the prevalence of eye trauma among vulnerable groups, such as minors, women, and the elderly, in order to develop preventive measures. We will also conduct in-depth discussions on the characteristics of eye trauma in special populations, eye trauma-related complications, effective prevention and control strategies, the treatment of eye trauma, and visual rehabilitation treatment after eye trauma. This aims to provide more objective reference data for ophthalmologists in the prevention and treatment of eye trauma.
At present, there is no epidemiological investigation and analysis of eye trauma involving multiple regions in different countries. We hope that this Research Topic can provide more comprehensive epidemiological data on eye trauma in various areas for further research and summarize the epidemic characteristics of eye trauma from different perspectives.
In this Research Topic, we seek to summarize the information on eye trauma inpatients provided by major eye trauma treatment units worldwide and conduct statistical analysis based on demographic characteristics, case distribution, and trauma-related characteristics. In particular, we will pay more attention to the prevalence of eye trauma among vulnerable groups, such as minors, women, and the elderly, in order to develop preventive measures. We will also conduct in-depth discussions on the characteristics of eye trauma in special populations, eye trauma-related complications, effective prevention and control strategies, the treatment of eye trauma, and visual rehabilitation treatment after eye trauma. This aims to provide more objective reference data for ophthalmologists in the prevention and treatment of eye trauma.
Keywords: ocular trauma, non-mechanical eye injuries, incidence, pediatric ocular trauma, epidemiology
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