DOI: 10.36347/sasjm.2023.v09i06.027

Pages: 694-699

Introduction: Ocular trauma leads to isolated or associated lesions.These lesions are the cause of blindness worldwide. The frequency and nature of these traumas are diverse and varied. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical and epidemiological aspects of these ocular traumas at the reference health center of Ouelessebougou in Mali. Patients and Method: It was abouta retrospective cross-sectional study, carried out at the reference center of Ouelessebougou. It included all patients with ocular trauma received and followed up between July 1 and December 31, 2018. Results: The frequency of ocular trauma was 3.30%. It occurred in young subjects aged 5 to 14 years (26.47%); predominated the male subject with 52.94%. The consultation time was in 41.18% of cases greater than or equal to 72 hours. Domestic accidents were the main circumstances of occurrence with 55.8% of cases. The involvement was unilateral in 85.3% and bilateral in 14.7%. Visual acuity was positive Light Perception (PL+) at finger count (CLD) 3 meters in 44.12%. Contusion was the main type of trauma with (67.65%) followed by wounds with 20.59% of cases. Corneal opacities represented the main sequelae with 3 cases out of 34 or 8.82% of cases. Discussion: Ocular injuries most often occur in young, male subjects. The lesions are multiple and varied and can be a source of disabling sequelae. Conclusion: Eye injuries are a common condition, emphasis should be placed on prevention through mass awareness.