IMPACT OF MEDIA ON OCULAR TRAUMA IN OUR SETUP

Authors

  • Danish Zafar Ophthalmology Deptt ATH
  • Faiza Akram Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad
  • Zainab Faisal Ophthalmology Deptt ATH

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55519/JAMC-03-S1-9858

Abstract

Background: Ocular injuries are one of the most common causes of monocular visual impairment and blindness worldwide. However, surveys done in only hospitals underestimate the incidence of oculars trauma. Aim of the study was to draw the attention towards significant increase in eye injuries amongst, or by, the children in few months in our setup following the start of airing of the drama series Ertughral Ghazi on television. It is the need of the day to plan safety strategies for prevention of ocular injuries in children or by the children who view the drama series. Method: Case series study was done in Department of Ophthalmology, Ayub Medical and Teaching Institution, Abbottabad from 16thApril to 7th June 2021. Results: We had 10 patients with similar type of injuries but with different severity and extent due to wooden arrows while playing out the role of protagonists shown in the Ertughral Ghazi television series. Out of 10 eyes, 2 eyes got blind, 6 eyes were significantly damaged with profound visual loss and 1 eye had only lid laceration while1 eye had just conjunctival laceration near limbus. Conclusion: The current burden of several ocular traumas connected to the playacting by the children mimicking the TV drama has increased. Health education, information dissemination of and safety strategies should be planned and executed to prevent such injuries

Author Biography

Faiza Akram, Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad

Radiology Department

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Published

2022-06-24

How to Cite

Danish Zafar, Akram, F., & Faisal, Z. (2022). IMPACT OF MEDIA ON OCULAR TRAUMA IN OUR SETUP. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, 34(3 (SUPPL 1). https://doi.org/10.55519/JAMC-03-S1-9858

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Vol. 34 No. 3 (SUPPL 1) (2022): JOURNAL OF AYUB MEDICAL COLLEGE ABBOTTABAD

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CASE SERIES

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