Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Ocular Chemical Injury in a Tertiary Referral Hospital of Korea

• 발행기관: 대한검안학회
• 저자명: Jeong Hyun An Yunjin Lee
• 간행물 정보: 『Annals of optometry and contact lens』Vol.24 No.1, 12~18쪽, 전체 7쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 기타의약학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.03.31

국문 초록

Purpose: The aim of this study was to summarize the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with ocular chemical injury by analyzing their medical records from January 2018 to December 2023. Methods: This study involved a retrospective review of patient data, including age, sex, season, location of ocular chemical injury, causative agents (properties, pH values), initial and final ocular findings including visual acuity and intraocular pressure, distribution and severity of chemical injury, management methods, and complications. Results: A total of 218 patients were included in this study. Most patients were aged between 27 and 56 years. The most common ocular injury setting, season, severity classifications, causative chemical agent, management method, and complications were domestic households, summer and winter, grade I, acidic substance, medical treatment, and no complications, respectively. Conclusions: We evaluated the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with ocular chemical injuries in Incheon, South Korea. Despite societal changes and widespread safety education, ocular chemical injuries still occur owing to various substances and situations. Therefore, self-protection and comprehensive educational programs should be encouraged to prevent ocular chemical damage.

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