European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Background: Ocular trauma was once described as “Neglected Disorder”, but now it is known as a major cause of visual morbidity leading to visual loss or impairment and diminished quality of life.
Aims and Objectives:

To Estimate Incidence & Pattern of Ocular Injuries of Medico-legal importance in patient attending to Medical College Jhalawar & Associated Group of Hospitals from 1^st January 2019 to 31^st December 2019.
To know about the Factors Influencing Ocular Injuries.
To know about the Medico legal type of Ocular Injuries.

Methodology: This prospective hospital based study was carried out in Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Medical College Jhalawar, after ethical clearance 124 subjects were studied fulfil in inclusion and exclusion criteria. A detailed history and clinical examination was performed and investigations were also done if required. Data were extracted and appropriate statistics were applied.
Results: Young Males were more affected by Ocular Injuries. No significant difference were found in laterality of eye injured. Blunt injury was observed as most common type of Ocular Injury.
Conclusion: The medico legal consultant must take detailed history, proper documentation and should be familiar with ocular examination for better management of medico legal cases of ocular trauma.