Abstract
Purpose: To document the types of ocular trauma that occurs during the olive-harvesting season in a region of the Middle East. Materials and Methods: Ophthalmic assessments of all patients were performed by one ophthalmologist. Examinations included visual acuity, slit-lamp evaluation of the anterior segment, intraocular pressure measurement and posterior segment assessment after pupil dilatation. Results: The study cohort comprised 119 patients who presented for ocular injury due to olive harvesting. Seven patients (5.9%) had severe ocular trauma. Two of these patients presented with corneal perforation, and five with retinal edema. Six patients with severe ocular injury were male. Conclusions: Ocular injuries are common when olives were harvested manually or with sticks. A preventive program to reduce injury should consider environmental and cultural factors.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 320-322 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jul 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ocular Trauma
- Olive
- Olive Harvesting
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology