Bird Beak-Related Ocular Injuries In Southern India: Factors And Visual Implications
Published 2024 - 42nd Congress of the ESCRS
Reference: OR01.03 | Type: Free paper | DOI: 10.82333/n6yp-0z19
Authors: Uma Yogesh Thigale* 1 , Sushank Bhalerao 1 , Pratik Gogri 2 , Sowjanya Vuyyuru 1 , Prerana Shetty 1
1Shantilal Shanghvi Cornea Institute,L V Prasad Eye Institute,Vijayawada,India, 2Cornea and Anterior Segment,Agrawal Eye Hospital,Mumbai,India
Purpose
To evaluate the visual outcomes and identify prognostic factors in patients with ocular bird beak injuries treated at a tertiary eye care center in South India.
Setting
Retrospective study conducted at a tertiary eye care centre in South India
Methods
We conducted a comprehensive analysis of patients with bird beak injuries, considering factors such as age, gender, mode of injury, and size of laceration. The affected eyes underwent detailed examinations using slit-lamp biomicroscopy, and Bscan ultrasonography was performed to assess the status of the posterior segment. Postoperatively, the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was measured at the last follow-up visit.
Results
Our findings demonstrated significant improvements in visual outcomes, including BCVA and uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), over a follow-up period ranging from 1 week to 3 years (p < 0.05). No significant changes were observed in endophthalmitis, intraocular pressure (IOP), lens status, or retinal abnormalities during the study duration.
Conclusions
This retrospective study highlight the potential for favorable long-term visual improvement in patients with ocular injuries caused by bird beaks and emphasize the importance of timely intervention. Delayed surgical treatment and the requirement for multiple surgeries within the first week were found to negatively impact visual acuity. Hence, it is crucial to raise public awareness, particularly in rural areas, to prevent these potentially devastating injuries and ensure early intervention for optimal visual recovery.