Clinical profile and management of burn-related ocular injuries at a tertiary eye care centre in south India: A retrospective observational study

Purpose: To describe the demographic profile, clinical characteristics, pattern of ocular injuries, and management outcomes of patients presenting with burn-related ocular injuries at a tertiary eye care centre in India during 2025.Materials and Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted on patients with burn-related ocular injuries presenting between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Demographic details, mechanism of burn, laterality, presenting visual acuity, ocular findings, and treatment modalities were retrieved from medical records and analysed using descriptive statistics.Results: A total of 26 patients were included. Males were predominantly affected, with blast injuries being the most common mechanism, followed by flame and scald burns. Bilateral involvement was observed in most cases. Among 40 affected eyes, 32.5% had presenting visual acuity ≥6/12, 52.5% had visual acuity between 3/60 and perception of light, and 5.0% had no perception of light. Corneal and limbal injuries were the most frequent findings. Corneal epithelial defects were observed in 12 (30.0%) eyes, followed by periorbital edema and ecchymosis (15.0%), subconjunctival hemorrhage (10.0%), lid burns (10.0%), and hyphema (7.5%). Posterior segment involvement included vitreous hemorrhage (5.0%), retinal hemorrhage (2.5%), and Berlin’s edema (2.5%). Conservative management was required in 80.8% of patients, while 19.2% underwent surgical intervention.Conclusion: Burn-related ocular injuries exhibit a wide spectrum of anterior and posterior segment involvement, with corneal injuries being the most common. Early ophthalmic evaluation and timely management are essential to minimize long-term ocular morbidity and optimize visual outcomes. Burn-related ocular injury, Ocular burns, Corneal burn