Eyeglasses-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments in 2002-2003.
Eyeglasses-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments in 2002-2003.
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2002 年至 2003 年美国急诊室治疗的眼镜相关损伤。
DOI：
10.1080/09286580500346645
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发表时间：
2006
影响因子：
1.8
通讯作者：
Xiang,Huiyun
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作者：
Sinclair,SaraA;Smith,GaryA;Xiang,Huiyun
Purpose: An estimated 60% of Americans wear prescription eyeglasses. Despite the fact that eyeglasses pose a threat for injury, there is little research presenting national statistics of eyeglasses-related injuries.Methods: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System was used to analyze eyeglasses-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments (EDs) in 2002–2003. Eyeglasses-related injury cases were identified by the consumer product codes for eyeglasses and sunglasses and each case's narrative description was reviewed to identify the mechanism of injury. Cases (n = 642) were weighted to produce national estimates of eyeglasses-related injuries. Mechanism of injury, body region injured, injury diagnosis, and outcome of ED visit were analyzed by gender and age.Results: An estimated 27,152 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 21,627–32,677) eyeglasses-related injuries were treated in U.S. EDs in 2002–2003. Overall, males and females were equally likely to sustain eyeglasses-related injuries (53.5% vs. 46.5%), but this distribution varied by age group. A significantly higher percentage of eyeglasses-related injuries due to falls occurred among persons aged 65 years or more (89.5%, 95% CI: 83.5–93.5), whereas sports-related injuries were more common among persons aged 0–17 years (36.6%, 95% CI: 26.1–48.6). Eyeball injuries were significantly more prominent among persons aged 18–64 years. Overall, 3.8% (95% CI: 2.3–6.3) of eyeglasses-related injuries resulted in hospital admission.Conclusions: Eyeglasses-related injuries in the U.S. demonstrate age- and gender-specific characteristics. Safer eyeglasses design and the use of protective eyewear during sports activities and other activities with a high risk of ocular trauma will help prevent future eyeglasses-related injuries.
