STRUCTURE OF OPHTHALMIC TRAUMA USING STATIONARY DATABASE FROM THE NATIONAL OPHTHALMOLOGY CENTRE NAMED AFTER ACADEMICIAN ZARIFA ALIYEVA (2019 - 2023)

Purpose – to analyze the structure of ophthalmic trauma among patients who received inpatient treatment at the National Ophthalmology Centre named after Academician Zarifa Aliyeva. Material and methods Within the framework of the study, statistical data on eye injuries among patients who received inpatient treatment at the National Ophthalmology Center named after Academician Zarifa Aliyeva were analyzed. A total of 2,152 medical records (2,225 injured eyes) were analyzed for the period from 2019 to 2023. The study retrospectively analyzed the frequency of various types of ocular injuries using the Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology (BETT). The correlation between injury types and their locations was also analyzed. Results TThe study revealed the predominance of open-globe injuries throughout the observation period and a high incidence of ocular injuries associated with the presence of a foreign body. Among closed-globe injuries, lamellar ruptures were the most common, accounting for an average of 82.1±14.6% of all analyzed cases. Foreign body-related eye injuries constituted a significant portion of all ophthalmic traumas, with 45.1% involving corneal penetration and 33.6% involving penetration in vitreous. Of all the studied eye injuries, 48.1% occurred in open spaces (forest, garden, beach, etc.), while 23.6% were related to industrial activities. Conclusion The identified structural features of ophthalmic trauma among inpatients of the National Ophthalmology Centre named after Academician Zarifa Aliyeva and the assessment of injury locations, highlight the necessity of developing comprehensive preventive measures aimed at reducing trauma incidence and increasing awareness of associated risks. It is essential to continue monitoring and improving preventive programs, especially for vulnerable population groups. Key words: ophthalmic trauma, ocular injuries, closed-globe injuries, open-globe injuries, foreign bodies, prevention