The Israeli Ocular Injuries Study. A nationwide collaborative study
R. Koval, J. Teller, M. Belkin, M. Romem, L. Yanko and H. Savir
Department of Ophthalmology, Golda Medical Center, Petah-Tiqva.
A nationwide study of patients hospitalized for ocular injuries was
conducted in Israel during the years 1981 through 1983, with the
participation of 17 ophthalmic departments. The study comprised 2276
patients (2416 eyes), 47% of whom were children. The male-female ratio was
4.3:1. Bilateral injuries occurred in 140 patients, with children
sustaining the most severe injuries. Ocular injuries occurred most
frequently at home, and children at play were most vulnerable. Most
patients retained good vision, 3.7% lost vision totally, and 2% of the eyes
had to be enucleated.
