Olive-harvesting eye injuries

Michael Yulish, Joseph Pikkel

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)320-322
Number of pages3
JournalMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume19
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ocular Trauma
  • Olive
  • Olive Harvesting

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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