RISK FACTORS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RETINAL DETACHMENT AND ENDOPHTHALMITIS

Abstract

Background: Retinal detachment is a complication generating because of endophthalmitis as well as surgical methods used to treat ocular trauma. It has been reported that the rate of retinal detachment is observed in 16% of the cases   after endophthalmitis.

Aim: To analyze the risk factors for the development of retinal detachment and endophthalmitis.

Methods: The study was carried out at the Department Of Ophthalmology, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, a tertiary health care unit of West Bengal for duration of one year (01/03/2010 to 28/02/2011). The entire study was conducted after proper consultation and recommendations from the ethical committee. The study population constituted of 120 patients of the aforesaid catchment area represented the population at risk of injury.

Results: As per the study, it was observed that most ocular injuries 80.83% occurred within the age group 0-50. Study shows that the incidence of ocular injuries between age group 70-80 was 7.5%. In the course of the study, it was found that 75.83% were male, and 24.17% were females. Risk factors associated with retinal detachment were lower economic status, associated endophthalmitis with hypopyon, lens injury and final visual acuity.

Conclusion: The vast majority of eye injuries are preventable with existing, relatively inexpensive devices. Polycarbonate lenses, sport eye protectors, industrial safety goggles and glasses with side shields, face masks can be used.