Open Globe Injuries of the Eye
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lecture the students
would be able to
Diagnose OGI of the eye
Describe the complications of OGI
Describe the principles of management
of OGI
Recommend measure for the primary,
secondary and tertiary prevention of
OGI
A 15 year old boy was hit in the eye with
a cricket ball which of the following
would the most likely complication
a) Choroidal Tear
b) Hyphaemia
c) Macular Hole
d) Optic Nerve Avulsion
e) Scleral Rupture
A 30 year old lady presents with the complaint
of splashing of some chemical into her right eye
while cleaning the toilet, what would be the most
appropriate first line of management
Ascertain the degree of limbal ischemia
Perform a vigilant examination
Refer to an ophthalmologist
Take a detailed history
Wash the eye with copious amount of
water
OGI of the eye-Diagnosis
History
Clinical examination
Investigations
Management
1. Proceed with caution
2. Assess the total patient first: Make sure there is no life
threatening injury and the patient is hemodynamically
stable before proceeding with your exam.
3. Make the patient comfortable
4. Assess visual acuity and pupils
5. Assess the adenexal structures
6. Visualize the globe
Management
7. Evaluate the fellow eye
8. Use additional testing and imaging
modalities
9. Refer for the repair
10. Talk with patient and family.
OGI with Intraocular Foreign Bodies (IOFB)
May damage the eye
○ Mechanically
○ Introducing infection
○ Causing severe inflammation
○ Toxic effects
Location of foreign bodies
○ Cornea
○ Anterior Chamber / Iris
○ Lens
○ Posterior Segment
○ Orbital
Types of foreign bodies
Inert
• Glass
• Stone
• Gold
Organic
• Plant
• Animal
Metallic
• Iron - Siderosis
• Copper- Chalcosis
OGI with I.O.F.B- Summary
Suspected in any ocular/orbital trauma.
Detailed Hx is important.
X-Rays(frontal/lateral)…..for presence
C.T…..for location.
MRI…..contraindicated(for metallic)
Electrophysiological test to assess integrity of
optic nerve and retina
Infection (endophthalmitis/ panophthalmitis)
Structural and functional damage and are the
biggest threats
Siderosis bulbi
Sympathetic
Ophthalmitis
Definition
“Sympathetic Ophthalmitis is a very rare ,
bilateral,diffuse granulomatous panuveitis
which occurs after penetrating ocular trauma,
that is usually associated with uveal prolapse
or rarely following intraocular surgery.”
Sympathetic Ophthalmitis
Trauma to Ciliary body and retina
Retinal S-antigen
Exciting eye (the injured eye)
Sympathizing eye ( the normal/uninjured
eye)
Chronic granulomatpus inflammation
Sympathizing Eye also develops
uveitis
Clinical presentation
Mostly (65-80% of the cases ) sympathetic uveitis
develop between 2 weeks & 3 months after initial
injury.
90% of all cases occur within the first year.
Anterior Segment:
The Exciting eye -- evidence of initial trauma, excessively
red & irritable, signs of granulomatous uveitis
Sympathizing eye -- irritable, photophobia
then bilateral granulomatous anterior uveitis with iris nodules
& mutton fat KPs
Posterior Segment:
Optic Disc swelling & multifocal choroiditis
mostly the process becomes chronic & may be complicated
by cataract, glaucoma & phthisis bulbi
Treatment
Topical & Systemic Steroids
Immunosuppressive therapy in steroidresistant cases(Cyclosporin)
Enucleation of the injured eye, if
performed within 7-10 days of the injury
prevents sympathetic ophthalmitis.
Enucleation of the exciting eye is of no
benefit once the fellow eye becomes
inflammed
Thermal Burns
Usually caused by
Flames
Hot splashes
Direct contact of hot metals
Usually limited to the lids and the cornea
Management
Relive pain
Prevent secondary infection of cornea from exposure
Minimize Eye lid scarring
Limited debridement
Macular burn by solar eclipse
Ultra-violet Radiation Injury
Caused by
Welding arcs
Snow blindness
Involves cornea, very painful
Heals within 24 hours
Management
Relive pain, cycloplegic agent, antibiotic eye
drops / ointment
Patch the eye
Test
Refractive errors
2. Strabismus
3. Amblyopia
4. Uveitis
5. Ocular injuries
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15 MCQs+ 5 Marks for the HW assignment
Total 20 marks