Ocular injury due to arecanut: A unique occupational hazard in Central Karnataka

Purpose: To evaluate the ocular manifestations and visual outcomes of ocular injury by arecanut. Methods: We analysed cases with ocular injury by arecanut from August 2018 to December 2019, retrospectively. Mode of injury, visual acuity and ocular manifestations of trauma were recorded. Results: Out...

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Published in:Indian journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2021-04, Vol.25 (2), p.111-113
Main Authors: Gondchawar, Ankush, Ravishankar, H, Sagar, Pradeep, Tekade, Pradeep, Biswal, Suchitra, Mahesha, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Causes of
Complications and side effects
Eye
Health aspects
Injuries
Ocular manifestations of general diseases
Original
Patient outcomes
Plant products industry
Prevention
Production management
Safety and security measures
Statistics
Trauma
Work-related injuries
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Summary:Purpose: To evaluate the ocular manifestations and visual outcomes of ocular injury by arecanut. Methods: We analysed cases with ocular injury by arecanut from August 2018 to December 2019, retrospectively. Mode of injury, visual acuity and ocular manifestations of trauma were recorded. Results: Out of the 40 cases, closed globe injuries were seen in 97.5% of cases. All the injuries were due to the direct impact of arecanut during harvesting. The mean age was 45.15 ± 12.84 years. The mean best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) at presentation was 20/40. A significant number of cases (35%) required surgical intervention. Mean BCVA at final follow-up was 20/30 but 16.66% of cases had BCVA of
ISSN:0973-2284
1998-3670
DOI:10.4103/ijoem.IJOEM_174_20