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- DOI 10.18231/j.ijceo.v.11.i.3.9
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Neuro-ophthalmic manifestations in road traffic accident: A hospital based study
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Rajeshwari M
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Rubina Huda
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Mohan Ram Kumar
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R Deborah Rinita
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Syed Ali Nasar Waris *
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Himaja Singana
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Thirupuraa V
Rajeshwari M
Rubina Huda
Mohan Ram Kumar
R Deborah Rinita
Syed Ali Nasar Waris *
Himaja Singana
Thirupuraa V
Background: Road traffic accidents (RTAs) continue to remain a significant public health concern globally as well as locally, leading to various forms of trauma, often resulting in irreversible morbidity and in the worst cases, causing in death.
Aim and Objective: The present study was aimed to provide a detailed demographic profile and neuro-ophthalmic manifestation following Road traffic accident.
Materials and Methods: Hospital based cross-sectional study was performed on 110 patients presenting to emergency department following a road traffic accident for a duration of 18 months. Detailed neurological & ophthalmic evaluation was done and documented in the data collection proforma sheet. Collected data was analysed using SPSS software.
Result: A majority of the subjects (65.5%) did not exhibit any neuro-ophthalmic manifestations, while 34.5% experienced such manifestations. Optic nerve dysfunction was seen in 34.5% while 15.5% presented with disc edema. Retrobulbar Neuritis was observed among 2.7% study subjects. The most commonly affected cranial nerve was the oculomotor nerve (6.4%), followed by the abducens nerve (3.6%), trochlear nerve, trigeminal nerve (1.8%) and facial nerve (0.9%).
Conclusion: This study highlights the significant burden of neuro-ophthalmic manifestations following road traffic accidents and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention to prevent long-term visual impairment and associated disabilities.
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