Determination of visual status of Iranian veterans 17-25 years after injury

摘要

Objective: To investigate the current visual status of Iranian veterans. Methodology: Eight hundred veterans, with a history of penetrating ocular injuries were examined 17-25 years after injury during Iraq - Iran war. Their age, gender, the injured eye, the ocular components involved and their final visual acuity were recorded. Results: Ninety nine percent of there veterans were male and 58.1% were in the age of 31-40 years. The left eye was involved in 39.4%, the right in 34.4% and 26.2% had bilaterally eye involvement. The cornea was the most commonly involved component (23.4%) and optic nerve the least (1%). The results showed 33.5% were enucleated. Conclusion: Ocular penetrating injuries can lead to devastating visual outcomes of blindness. Prompt management of these injuries by adequately trained surgeons can lead to better outcomes. As a preventive measure, the use of eye protectives is also recommended.