Abstract
Ocular trauma is a devastating cause of vision loss with a wide variety of presentations. Randomized controlled trials are uncommon in the field of ocular trauma, since each injury is unique and treatment decisions are generally made on a case-by-case basis. Instead, the majority of studies in this field are retrospective case series, often with a focus on open globe injuries. Early studies established standardized terminology for describing ocular injury. Subsequent research determined key factors that predict visual prognosis after ocular injury, such as presenting visual acuity and the presence of a relative afferent pupillary defect. Additional studies have focused on sequelae of open globe injuries such as retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy and endophthalmitis. This research has guided the development of standardized protocols for the diagnosis and management of traumatic ocular injuries.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Pivotal Trials in Ophthalmology |
Subtitle of host publication | A Guide for Trainees |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 155-170 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030639785 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030639778 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- OTS
- Ocular trauma
- Open globe injury
- RD-OGI
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine