1.Visual profile of motorcycle-related ocular trauma in a tertiary hospital
Allan Joseph L. Larona ; Mary Rose L. Pe-Yan
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology 2012;37(2):111-116
Objectives:
To provide a representative data on the local profile of motorcycle-related ocular trauma seen in a
tertiary hospital over a period of one year.
Methodology:
A retrospective case review of all motorcycle-related trauma patients seen at the emergency room
of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) by the Trauma Service of the Department of Surgery and referred
to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) for eye injuries was conducted. Descriptive
statistics were used to determine the prevalence and types of injuries, and the factors affecting these injuries.
Results:
Thrity-four charts were reviewed; 9 (26.5%) patients had bilateral ocular involvement and 25 (73.5%)
unilateral, a total of 43 eyes. The patients were mostly males in their productive age, belonged to the lower economic
bracket, and came from nearby Southern Luzon provinces and the National Capital Region (NCR). Most of the
injuries incurred were mild and involved the external surface of the eye. Night motorcycle driving, fair weather,
and alcohol use were risks identified for motorcycle-related ocular injuries. Helmet use was the only identifiable risk
indirectly correlated with severity of ocular injury.
Conclusion
Although majority of the ophthalmic injuries were classified as mild, and eyes involved had generally
good visual potential, helmet use was the only identifiable risk associated with the severity of the ocular injury
Motorcycles
2.Use of autologous-fat graft in postenucleation-socket syndrome
Mary Louise L. Gutierrez ; Mary Rose Pe-Yan ; Anthony Christopher G. Ortiz ; Jose Joven V. Cruz
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology 2009;34(2):70-73
Objective:
To describe the use of autologous-fat grafting in postenucleation-socket
syndrome.
Methods:
This is a case report.
Results:
There was marked improvement in the gross appearance of the treated
orbit of the patient. There was relief in enophthalmos and superior-sulcus
deformity. Bilateral orbital symmetry was achieved. Postoperatively, only
minimal bruising and swelling both in the orbit and source site were observed,
which resolved in 4 weeks.
Conclusion
The use of autologous-fat graft is a novel but highly effective technique and
a good alternative in treating patients with postenucleation-socket syndrome.