- Clinical and Experimental Ocular Trauma Infection
- Vol: 1 Issue: 3
- Unusual foreign bodies in eyelids in childhood
Unusual foreign bodies in eyelids in childhood
Authors : Sertaç Argun Kivanç, Berna Akova Budak, Mahmut Oğuz Ulusoy, Mehmet Atakan
Pages : 116-121
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Publication Date : 2019-12-31
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Purpose: To evaluate the importance of the foreign bodies in the eyelid of pediatric patients. Method: The charts of pediatric patients who referred to Department of Ophthalmology with eyelid trauma were retrospectively reviewed. Children with foreign bodies were included in the study. Results: Seven of the 82 pediatric patients had foreign bodies in their eyelids. Mean age of the children was 5,6±2.4 years. In all cases globe was intact but one who was injured with bullet. Five of 7 patients were injured outdoor. In 2 patients foreign bodies were organic. Only one patient, who had injury with bullet, had low vision; visual acuity was 20/20 in rest of the patients. Conclusion: Detailed ophthalmic examination is crucial in trauma patients. Examination under general anesthesia and surgical intervention should be kept in mind especially in children with unusual injuries.Keywords : eyelid, ocular trauma, foreign body, children, childhood