AETIOLOGIES OF HYPHEMA IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA

Abstract: Aim: To determine the causes of hyphema at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, Nigeria. Methods: This is a retrospective hospital-based study conducted at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, Nigeria. The case notes of new patients seen at the Eye unit of the hospital from January 2020 to December 2023 were examined. Those with hyphema were further reviewed. Relevant information was extracted for the study. The results were analyzed and presented with frequency tables. Results: Out of the 2890 new patients seen, 39(1.43%) had hyphema; No bilateral case was seen among the 39 patients. Thirty-four out of the 39(87.2%) were males while 5(12.8%) were female with a male-to-female ratio of 6.8:1. The age range was 1 year to 80 years, mean of 22.8 years. Trauma 35(89.7%) was responsible for the most cases of hyphema. Fighting 18(46.1%) was the most common circumstance, followed by an accident at the workplace. The worst presenting visual acuity was NPL Conclusion Ocular trauma is the most common cause of hyphema, males and the younger age group are the major victim. People should be encouraged to observe proper safety rules in their daily activities and at the workplace. Keywords: Aetiologies, Hyphema, Tertiary, Trauma, Safety. Title: AETIOLOGIES OF HYPHEMA IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA Author: Anthonia Chinyelu Udeaja, Bernard Chukwunonyerem Ochiogu, Amaechi Chinedu Nwachukwu International Journal of Healthcare Sciences ISSN 2348-5728 (Online) Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025 Page No: 227-232 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 15-June-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15669051 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/aetiologies-of-hyphema-in-a-tertiary-care-centre-in-south-east-nigeria