Ocular injuries in children
SJO-Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology. 1991; 5 (4): 175-8
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ABSTRACT
This is a study of 170 children admitted to the Ophthalmology Department of Assiut University Hospital [Egypt] for ocular trauma between January 1987 and December 1990. Results of this study showed that ocular injuries among children were a relatively common occurrence in this locality forming 2.5% of all admitted ophthalmic patients and 46.7% of all admitted ocular injuries. Boys were affected more than girls. The age group 5-12 years included the largest number of such cases. The most common objects involved were of botanic origin i. e. sticks, twigs, stems, etc
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Heridas y Lesiones
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Agudeza Visual
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Niño
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Lesiones Oculares
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Análisis Factorial
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
/
Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Saudi J. Ophthalmol.
Año:
1991
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