Samenvatting
The Eye Injury Registry of Alabama has been collecting epidemiologic, treatment, final outcome, and rehabilitation information on serious ocular trauma since 1982. By December 31, 1989, 150 motor vehicle crash-related eye injuries had been registered. This is the largest series of serious motor vehicle crash-related eye injuries reported. The mean age of those injured was 29 years; 61% were between 16-35 years of age, and 73% were males. Ten individuals (7%) suffered bilateral eye injuries. The retina was injured in 47% of eyes. The initial visual acuity was 19/200 or worse in 47% of eyes. Forty percent of eyes with at least 3 months of follow-up remained legally blind, and 12% of eyes required removal.